State May Want to Keep Those Death Tax Refunds on Hand
Lawmakers may have thought they dodged a bullet last week when passing a retroactive death tax “fix” to a state Supreme Court ruling which would have required refunds but with[...]
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Do As We Say, Not As We Do: Teachers Union Redoubles Attacks on State Sen. Andy Hill in Second Special Session
When a student in a public school intimidates or threatens someone, they’re subject to discipline and possible suspension. When the teachers we entrust to educate our children do it, it’s[...]
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‘StopUsBeforeWeTaxAgain.com’ Website Recalls Gov. Inslee’s Campaign Promises to Oppose Taxes
A new website critical of Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee – ‘StopUsBeforeWeTaxAgain.com’ – launched Thursday to remind voters of the many times Inslee pledged during the 2012 campaign to oppose[...]
Dim Tweeter of the Morning: State Rep. Marko Liias’ Ever-Shifting Views on Bipartanism
On the final day of the Washington state Legislature’s first special session Tuesday, State Rep. Marko Liias (D-Bothell) was a pervasive presence on Twitter, repeatedly calling the work done this[...]
Taxpayer-Funded ‘EcoConsumer’ Ignores Data to Attack Private Solutions as Alternative to Government Program
When innovators working in a free-market come up with a better, environmentally friendly solution to a problem, what is the reaction of government agencies? Attack it. Tom Watson, a King[...]
Olympia’s Retroactive Tax ‘Twilight Zone’
Today is the last day of the 1st Special Session for lawmakers to finish work on the 2013-15 budget. So where do we stand? Here are the thoughts of House[...]
Congresswoman’s Painful Pregnancy News Elicits Ugly Response from Some Abortion Supporters
Since announcing Monday that her unborn baby has been diagnosed with an almost always fatal medical condition, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash., 3rd) has been embraced by a dominantly[...]
O’Ban Appointment Resolves One Problem for Republicans, But Serious Challenges Lay Ahead in Olympia
Republicans can take one less Xanax this afternoon, but it’s too soon to toss out the bottle. Tomorrow morning, Senate Democrats will fall back into the minority with the swearing[...]
Kirkland Poll on Plastic Bags: Strong Opposition to a Ban
After other local cities have banned plastic grocery bags, the City of Kirkland commissioned a public opinion survey to see what residents would think about bringing the policy to the[...]
Budgeteers in Olympia Must Steer Clear of Harmful B&O Tax Hikes | Op-Ed
As the special session continues in Olympia, there appears to be little progress in working out a budget. The House and Senate chambers have passed their own versions, but there[...]
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State May Want to Keep Those Death Tax Refunds on HandJune 17, 2013
Do As We Say, Not As We Do: Teachers Union Redoubles Attacks on State Sen. Andy Hill in Second Special SessionJune 15, 2013
U.S. Senate Amesty Bill is a Wasteful Diversion from Making Real Fixes to Immigration and Border SecurityJune 14, 2013
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Democrats in Legislature Introduce Bill To Prohibit Costco From Selling Liquor Under Law Company Helped PassJanuary 13, 2012
J.Z. Knight’s Ramtha School Runs Full-Page Ad in Sunday Seattle Times Touting Group’s Gambling Hot StreakApril 7, 2013
