Week In Review Week in Review: income tax, jobs, and gambling
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Apr 3, 2026 
Todd Myers, a free-market policy analyst; Brian Callanan, Seattle reporter and podcaster; and Claudia Rowe, columnist and author on foster care. They tackle Washington’s new millionaire income tax and looming legal fights. They debate rising Seattle joblessness, workforce training and shelter plans. They also weigh whether prediction markets count as gambling and the ethics of state lottery revenue.
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Seattle Job Losses Contrast With Bellevue Gains
- Seattle's unemployment in January outpaced the state, signaling localized economic stress with 3,200 jobs lost metrowide over a year.
- Brian Callanan cites downtown losses vs. Bellevue growth and business sentiment tied to homelessness and safety.
Do No Harm To Attract Jobs
- Create a business-friendly environment rather than try to micromanage industries to spur jobs.
- Todd Myers advises 'do no harm' policies and cites Bellevue's welcoming approach as a likely factor in its job growth.
Ramp Up Career And Technical Education
- Bolster career and technical education to meet demand for skilled trades and living-wage jobs.
- Claudia Rowe suggests OSPI and 295 school districts ramp up CTE programs and Todd Myers points to a federal education tax credit to fund them.
