This morning, Governor Inslee held a press conference and shared some hard truths about the reality of budget negotiations. It’s time for all sides to set aside their policy wish…
The reality of budget negotiations
Category: The Advance
On the front lines of budget cuts: first responders
Disasters, both natural and human-launched, have lately reminded us much we depend on the heroic men and women of our police, fire, and emergency medical departments. Bombings, shootings, hurricanes, bridge…
Innovation in higher ed means jobs
When you hear the words “education reform,” you picture elementary and high schools, not colleges and universities. Yet innovation happens in higher education, too. Our medium-sized square state on the…
Legislature to pause in tribute to fallen Trooper Sean O’Connell
The sudden and unexpected collapse of the Skagit River Bridge last month disrupted countless lives in countless ways. Massive traffic back-ups. Businesses on both sides of the river impacted. Commuters…
VIDEO: Compromise budget highlights
With six days until the end of special session, House and Senate budget leaders rolled out a modest, compromise budget plan that will complete the work of the 2013 legislative…