I’ve been trying to visit everywhere we spend a billion dollars or more per biennium, and the prison system definitely makes the list. This month I got a chance to…
Marijuana will remain illegal on tribal land
While the Washington State Liquor Control Board continues its rule-making process to establish a legal market for recreational marijuana, there’s at least one place you should not expect to buy,…
Should we worry more about criminals and sharks–or diabetes and car crashes?
Unless you live in an ice cave, and have never been exposed to television, movies and newspapers, you know that criminals are hiding in every alley, ready to shoot you…
Government efficiency: DOL’s License Express
It wasn’t long ago when long lines at the Department of Licensing were common. During busy times, DOL customers might wait several hours for something as routine as renewing a…
Rep. Habib: New NewDEALer
For his support of policies both pro-growth and progressive, Rep. Cyrus Habib of Kirkland has been recognized by a new national organization seeking to encourage elected leaders who advocate that…