Steve Tharinger

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Washington's capital gains tax has raised concerns among small business owners about its impact on investment and job creation in rural areas like the Olympic Peninsula. Do you support any modifications to this tax to reduce the burden on small family-owned businesses, and if so, what specific changes would you advocate for in the legislature?

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As a representative for a coastal district, what specific legislation have you introduced or supported to address the impacts of ocean acidification and climate change on Washington's shellfish industry and tribal fishing rights, and what additional steps do you plan to take in the current session?

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Rural constituents in your district along the Olympic Peninsula frequently report challenges accessing state services and reliable broadband internet. What concrete steps have you taken in Olympia to expand broadband infrastructure and improve state service delivery to underserved rural communities in your district?