‘It’s an unfair playing field’: Jake and Spike slam new beer tax proposal

House Democrats in Olympia have introduced a bill that would add a 2% sales tax to every beer sold in Washington State. This proposal comes on the heels of a significant increase—more than 40 liquor-related fees were raised by 50%, following the narrowest floor vote of the 2025 legislative session so far.

Spike O’Neil, co-host of “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio, shared that he believes the tax would disproportionately affect local breweries and businesses.