One of the key responsibilities for the state is running the prison system. Overall we spend about $1.5 billion on the entire corrections system, including medical care for inmates. The…
Monday, Dec 29
PRINT Associated Press Scientists seek alternative to salt for winter de-icing 101,000 buy health coverage in state’s open enrollment Shots fired in air at JBLM bring police Washington State…
Wednesday, Dec 24
PRINT Associated Press Unions make push to recruit protected immigrants Gov. Inslee to appoint member of Legislature Bellingham Herald (subscription required) Top 10 Whatcom political stories of 2014 WWU’s…
Dire Future for State Budgets?
The Washington Post has an article today (or some recent day – I only read online) about the long-term pressures faced by state and local governments. The article compares growth…
Seattle Legislator proposes to open meetings of Seattle Zoo Board and similar public private entities
When the Seattle Zoo’s board met to decide the fate of its elephants, it refused to let news reporters and the public observe its discussion and vote. Rep. Gerry Pollet…