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Have Democrats in Olympia really dropped the proposed property tax increase—or is there more to the story? Phil breaks it down. Plus, China may have just made its first major misstep in the ongoing trade war. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank joins the show to discuss what could happen if Washington loses federal law enforcement funding due to its sanctuary state status. Phil also has updates on the Edmonds City Council's controversial plan to sell off public parks to cover a budget shortfall, and new developments in the tragic murder of an elderly woman in Thurston County.

The Morning Ride honors the passing of Pope Francis. Phil talks with Anthony Anton, President & CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association, about proposed increases in the cost of doing business for restaurants; Edmonds City Council member Will Chen about how they propose to address their budget shortfall; and State Rep. Ed Orcutt (R–Kalama) about the tax increases that might emerge from the state legislature. Phil also responds to your texts from Friday, following his interview with business partners who started a graffiti removal company.

Join the Friday's edition of the Morning Ride with Phil Vandervort as he interviews former members of the Seattle Graffiti community who have started a new business dedicated to cleaning up the cities walls. Economist Steve Moore joins the show to discuss Interest Rates, Tariffs and ... Caddyshack? Plus, Seattle businesses will do anything to avoid using domestic labor it seems, including an ice scream shop o stranger to KVI criticism.

Washington state Senator Chris Gildon (R)  joins the show to share the horrors of the 'all you can eat buffet' of taxes being proposed by Olympia Democrats, Crazy leftists are hacking crosswalk buttons to push their agenda, and are liberals buying a different EV's to avoid buying from Tesla?

Phil recaps his time at the property tax increase rally in Olympia and shares the top soundbites of the evening. Plus, new details emerge about the El Salvador man some say was wrongfully deported. And you won't believe what reason the state gives for why the Fairfax Bridge is shut down.