Ron Muzzall

Muzzall: Capital Gains Tax Likely To Hit Ag
Muzzall: Capital Gains Tax Likely To Hit Ag
Muzzall: Capital Gains Tax Likely To Hit Ag
As the debate over a capital gains tax in Washington continues, it’s looking more and more likely that the farming community will be subject to those taxes, despite earlier assurances that they wouldn’t be.  At issue is the constitutionality of the capital gains tax passed by lawmakers in April 2021, that looks to issue a 7% tax on all transactions of $250,000 or great.  The issue is curren... Rea
Muzzall: Proposed DEQ Rule Change Very Concerning
Muzzall: Proposed DEQ Rule Change Very Concerning
Muzzall: Proposed DEQ Rule Change Very Concerning
In December, the Washington state Department of Environmental Quality announced plans to change rules when it comes to livestock water rights. The DEQ’s proposed changes would have required, among other things, livestock producers to monitor and report how much water was being consumed by livestock. Oak ...
Muzzall’s Farm Internship Program Moves On To Governor’s Desk
Muzzall’s Farm Internship Program Moves On To Governor’s Desk
Muzzall’s Farm Internship Program Moves On To Governor’s Desk
On Wednesday, the Washington House of Representatives passed the Farm Internship Program, moving the legislation on to Governor Jay Inslee for his signature. The pilot project, which is geared primarily toward small farms, would remove regulatory barriers to employ interns who will receive training and other benefits ...
Farm Internship Legislation Clears Washington Senate
Farm Internship Legislation Clears Washington Senate
Farm Internship Legislation Clears Washington Senate
It’s a challenge for farms, big and small across the country, and across the Northwest; finding adequate, qualified workers.  Now one Washington lawmaker is trying to help producers find the next generation of farmers.  Washington state Ron Muzzall sponsored a bill to revive a program to expose young workers to the agricultural industry.   "This ...