As the 2012 legislative session quickly approaches, I want to give you an update on where we are at regarding the creation of the Washington Investment Trust. The…
Infrastructure Financing Taskforce Committee Update
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Data on State Employee Compensation
I’ve answered a lot of mail in the past few weeks and one theme that threads through many of the emails is that the number of state employees is increasing…
Heavy Hitters Join Probst’s Opportunity Scholarships BoardA Christmas surprise: College scholarships for the middle class gain momentum
Current and former CEOs and leaders of Boeing, Microsoft, Costco, Weyerhauser, Delta Airlines, and other major companies are committing their energy and abilities to state Rep. Tim Probst’s Opportunity Scholarships…
Washington State and local taxes drop to lowest level in 50 years
The DOR released this as part of their “Revenue Update” for the month. Washington’s state and local taxes (as a percent of personal income) dropped to their lowest level in…
Special session: McCoy joins big majority in approving key education bills
‘We urgently need to redouble our efforts in teaching technology,’ lawmaker asserts
OLYMPIA – It certainly bears repeating. State Rep. John McCoy is reiterating his call for Washington students to be technologically ready, willing and able to capture competitions for 21stcentury careers….