While the new state budget holds the line against any tuition increase, it is worth looking at the cost of a college degree. Does it pencil out? Do you make…
Does it still pay to get a college degree?
Tag: economy
Washington’s unemployment rate still lower than national rate
Washington’s unemployment rate remains at the lowest point in more than 5 years. During the first two months of 2014, the rate held steady at 6.4 percent, which was lower…
“American Winter” screening tomorrow
The Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Financial Institutions are inviting the public to the screening of the award-winning foreclosure documentary “American Winter” on February 25 at 6 pm…
Washington is selling lots of stuff everywhere!
Two years ago today we reported that Washington set a record in 2011 by exporting $64.4 billion worth of goods; a 21 percent increase over 2010. The Department of Commerce…
The rise and fall of the middle class
How can we make the middle class stronger and reduce the rising tide of inequality? That’s a question being asked not only here in Washington state, but across America and…