Category Archives: Jim Moeller
Latest revenue forecast is a shot of good news, yes — but there’s a reality chaser
“Today’s relatively good news from the state Economic & Revenue Forecast Council has to be tempered with a sobering reality: We have a lot of work to do on two fronts, both near-term and long-term. “First, of course, we face … Continue reading
49th Legislative District Delegation – Update on Special Session II
We are back at work in Olympia today. It was certainly not our plan to still be here but, unfortunately, our education budget is still not approved. Governor Inslee made it pretty clear in his remarks this week why we’re … Continue reading
Cut tax preferences for Oregon shoppers and send that money to Washington students
“We all need to pay our fair share of taxes, including out-of-state shoppers. To level the playing field, we need to close some of Washington’s tax loopholes. One such loophole allows thousands of Oregonians to escape paying our sales tax … Continue reading
Compromise budget plan defends safety net, advances education
“If politics is the art of compromise, then our budget-proposal is a fine art. It’s a fair, commonsense connection of diverse perspectives we need to send legislators home before the midnight Tuesday, June 11, special-session deadline. “Our House budget, for … Continue reading
‘Don’t play petty games with $79 million,’ Moeller urges
The federal government isn’t kidding around at all about the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project. In view of that very clear and present fact, Washington state Rep. Jim Moeller is calling on his fellow lawmakers to wake up and smell … Continue reading
