AFP-Washington State

Seattle's housing market is going through a historic inventory shock. There are now 8,630 listings across the Seattle metro as of Apr 2026. In a normal April, there are only 4,600 listings. Meaning inventory today is 88% above normal. This is happening due to layoffs, a historic lack of affordability, and increased outbound migration. Ultimately, good news for local Seattle buyers. For the first time in a decade, you have control over this market. Expect prices to fall in the next year, potentially by a lot in certain ZIP codes. Access the data on mobile: reventure.app/mobile

Washington has surpassed Hawaii for the 2nd highest gas prices in the nation. Washington's roads are not being maintained. The ferry system is failing. Once again, taxpayers are paying more than their fair share but state government is wasting the money. #waleg

Great turnout for our State of Your Wallet Dinner on April 30th in Vancouver WA! Thanks to @guypbenson, Senator John Braun & Ari Hoffman (@thehoffather) for a conversation on the policies impacting Americans’ and Washingtonians wallets. Thank you to those who came! @afphq

Don’t forget! Guy Benson, Senator Braun, and now Ari Hoffman will be joining us tomorrow night to talk about the state of YOUR wallet. Be sure you’re registered, if you haven’t signed up yet, please do so today! RSVP: stateofyourwalletdinner.com

Washington energy customers are receiving notice of proposed rate increase to pay for state’s climate tax costs. #waleg @WAPolicyGreen

Washington used to be one of the most competitive states and led to a booming economy with high employment across all classes. Now, Washington State is one of the worst. We are led by people who are consumed by growing government bureaucracy and controlling every facet of our lives. And nothing improves. Schools, crime, energy, roads, and affordability are the worst ever. And it's all because of Olympia.

Costs in Washington are about 7% above the national average—putting pressure on families and small businesses. We need policies that make living and working here more affordable.

People and wealth are leaving Washington. From 2022–2023, the state lost ~$500M in income, while Idaho gained over $1B from new residents. According to Mountain States Policy Center, this reflects a large shift in where opportunity is growing. Read more: bit.ly/4veswAV

On this Gas Price Friday... Some not terrible news as gas prices here and nationwide appear to be leveling out. Even better; Washington's gas price difference has stopped outpacing the National Average, and only went up 6 cents the last week. Unfortunately for Washingtonians, Governor Ferguson has so far ignored calls to suspend our state's gas and climate taxes currently adding over a dollar per gallon. Gasoline Washington Average: $5.36 National Average: $4.08 Difference: $1.26 per gal WA Taxes Gas Tax: $0.55 Climate Tax: $0.52 Total: $1.07 per gal Source: gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-pric…

This is insane Seattle downtown office space is 35.6% vacant. Democrats have wiped out businesses Glenn Beck “Seattle is insane and it's full of insane people. Nearly one-third of the office space is empty, 35% at the core. More than a quarter of all of the office space all across the city is vacant Entire buildings are dark at noon. Elevators that carried thousands of engineers and lawyers and designers and now move janitors and security guards through hollow floors where the lights never come on. This is policy that is doing this and the response from the city leadership shows something that is far more than incompetence. It is intentional destruction.” “They just passed a new tax in Seattle. You make over a million dollars. You get an extra 9.9% extra tax. They don't have any understanding of how an economy works”

Today we honor Thomas Edison – a pioneer whose inventions lit the world. “When you’ve exhausted all possibilities, remember – you haven’t.” FINAL days to submit before our April launch. Make your voice count: speak4.io/lp/tu014s5z?ts…

AFP-WA was in DC this week pushing solutions to the affordability crisis. Rising costs aren’t from a lack of effort, they’re driven by barriers that limit supply and raise prices. Cut red tape. Expand opportunity. Learn more: RemoveBarriers.com

"High-value WA home listings increase by 65% after income tax passage" — Please veto the newly passed income tax, Gov. Ferguson. #WaLeg thecentersquare.com/washington/art… via @thecentersquare

@mrandystevens @guypbenson Soooo you’re coming right??

@AFPWA @guypbenson spoke at Roanoke a few years ago. Cool guy (pun intended 😃).

What’s really going on with your money? 💸 Join AFP Washington for a free dinner & real talk on taxes, paychecks & cost of living with Sen. John Braun & Guy Benson. 📅 Apr 30 | ⏰ 6-8 PM | 📍 AC Hotel Vancouver 🎟️ RSVP: StateOfYourWalletDinner.com

Decline is a choice. Policies matter. mountainstatespolicy.org/post/the-wealt… #waleg #idleg #idpol #wyleg #mtpol

Businesses are leaving Washington. Marc Barros, CEO of Seattle-based Moment, is moving his company out of state after rising taxes. “It’s not even about the millionaire tax… when you add up ALL the costs… we can’t afford it.” Read more: thecentersquare.com/issues/economy…

DYK: In 1775, Patrick Henry stood before the Virginia Convention and declared: “Give me liberty, or give me death!” His words helped spark the American Revolution. Who is an American hero that inspires you today? Take the One Small Step challenge: speak4.io/lp/tu014s5z?ts…

Hey that’s our truck!! @AFPhq

Howard Schulz, Starbucks founder, was literally typing his farewell to WA out as Rep. Natasha Hill was saying the wealthy wouldn’t relocate.