Rep. Joshua Penner's legislative priorities survey | Affordability

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1. In the past year, how have rising costs affected you and/or your family the most?

Gas and transportation costs (fuel, vehicle fees, increased taxes, etc.)

Groceries and household essentials

Housing (property taxes, rent, insurance, etc.)

Health care (premiums, services, insurance, etc.)

Child care costs

Education costs (supplies, services, etc.)

Small business costs, taxes, and fees

Outdoor recreation (Discover Pass, concession costs, licenses, etc.)

All of the above

None of the above

Other (please specify and/or share your story)

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2. What best describes your view on the largest tax increase in Washington state history passed by the Legislature in 2025?

They make Washington state less affordable to live, work, and play.

They are necessary to fund government priorities.

Unsure/Need more information.

Other (please specify and/or share your story)

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3. Housing costs in Washington are higher than the national average, with rising property taxes and rents making it harder for many families. Which best reflects your view?

The Legislature should focus on limiting or eliminating property tax increases.

The Legislature should work to make rent more affordable.

The Legislature should reduce building regulations to increase housing supply.

The Legislature should address all these issues -- property taxes, building regulations, and rent affordability.

Do nothing -- Housing in Washington isn't too expensive, and there are other issues to focus on.

Unsure/Need more information.

Other (please specify and/or share your story)

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4. Health care premiums are projected to rise 21% in 2026, while the 2025-27 state operating budget cut $782 million from Medicaid services. How should lawmakers respond?

Restore Medicaid funding to protect seniors, people with disabilities, and long-term care.

Work to lower health insurance premiums for all families.

Do both -- Restore Medicaid funding and lower health insurance premiums.

Do nothing -- Washington's health care costs are not a concern to me or my family.

Other (please specify and/or share your story)

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5. Please rate the following affordability issues in order of importance for the Legislature to work on in 2026 (1 is the top priority, 10 is the lowest).

Rep. Joshua Penner's legislative priorities survey | Affordability

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* 1. In the past year, how have rising costs affected you and/or your family the most?

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* 2. What best describes your view on the largest tax increase in Washington state history passed by the Legislature in 2025?

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* 3. Housing costs in Washington are higher than the national average, with rising property taxes and rents making it harder for many families. Which best reflects your view?

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* 4. Health care premiums are projected to rise 21% in 2026, while the 2025-27 state operating budget cut $782 million from Medicaid services. How should lawmakers respond?

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* 5. Please rate the following affordability issues in order of importance for the Legislature to work on in 2026 (1 is the top priority, 10 is the lowest).

1. In the past year, how have rising costs affected you and/or your family the most?

2. What best describes your view on the largest tax increase in Washington state history passed by the Legislature in 2025?

3. Housing costs in Washington are higher than the national average, with rising property taxes and rents making it harder for many families. Which best reflects your view?

4. Health care premiums are projected to rise 21% in 2026, while the 2025-27 state operating budget cut $782 million from Medicaid services. How should lawmakers respond?

5. Please rate the following affordability issues in order of importance for the Legislature to work on in 2026 (1 is the top priority, 10 is the lowest).