Of the 39 counties in Washington, 30 receive more in benefits from the state budget than they send to Olympia as revenue. Obviously, that means that the other nine counties…
How the money flows
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The Internet Sales Tax and Washington State: A Primer
On Tuesday the United States Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would expand the internet sales tax to cover the majority of online sales. It’s an important policy with…
Washington a national leader in workplace safety
We know we live in an outstanding state. It seems that not a week goes by without a new study, survey, ranking or analysis that says Washington is number one…
We’re nearing wildfire season. Are you prepared?
Images of a raging blaze that scorched 28,000 acres in Southern California over the weekend serve as a reminder that as temperatures rise in the Pacific Northwest, so does the…
Legislature puts “Legitimate Rape” to bed for good
You may remember last year when Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin, in response to a question on a woman’s right to choose, said, “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female…