The Washington Policy Center, a right-leaning think tank, published a report today with a terrifying title: “Economic model shows Superintendent Dorn’s proposed tax increases would cost 18,500 jobs“. This is…
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The Seattle Times: Put oil transport safety legislation back on track
Lance Dickie – Times Editorial Columnist Local communities want information about rail shipments of oil so they can revise local public safety plans. Deadlines loom, and the Senate stalls. Hard…
Agreement in the works on teacher evaluations
I am pleased to hear Governor Inslee is working with leaders from the House and Senate on a solution to the teacher evaluation issue. Leaders in both parties are working…
Sick and Safe Leave is a Lifeline for Workers
Last year, Rep. Freeman was diagnosed with colon cancer. Paid sick leave was a lifesaver for him and his family. He believes all Washingtonians should have the same rights. Read…
Rep. Blake’s Legislative Update for February 25, 2014
Ask Me! In Ask Me Part 3, I respond to constituent emails on early learning education, and on the privacy issues that drones may pose. A large focus of this…