WATCH: Olympia rallygoers express frustration over taxes, potential day care fraud

(The Center Square) – An anti-tax crowd gathered at the state capitol in Olympia on Saturday, with protesters expressing frustration over a lack of affordability and even touching on concerns about alleged daycare fraud involving Somali-run centers in Washington state.

The daycare scandal originated in Minnesota and involved viral videos alleging massive fraud in Somali-run, government-funded child care centers, leading to federal investigations and community backlash. The situation prompted investigations into similar allegations in other states, including Washington.

Washington State Republican Party Chair and state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, attended the rally, telling the crowd that the potential daycare fraud is “a tipping point” for frustrated taxpayers.

“People are reacting all around the state. It’s taken longer than some of us would like for people to get to th...