It took far longer than expected, but several months ago the 2013 Legislature approved a new state budget that begins to address the Supreme Court’s McCleary decision while protecting vital…
Tax preferences: The struggle goes on
Rep. Tarleton: New urban movers shake up Seattle transit
Originally published on Crosscut.com 9/2/13 We need urban transportation solutions for Seattle’s 630,000 residents. For 20 years we’ve fought for urban density. With the arrival of innovative mobile-based ride-share apps,…
640,000 students in L.A. to get free iPads instead of text books
The nation’s second-largest school district announced plans to issue free iPads next year to the 640,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The $1 billion effort is in…
Rep. Hansen’s other hat: “I have a dream” expert
Washington has a “citizen legislature,” which means your elected representatives have lots of other occupations in addition to serving in Olympia. For example, years before he came to the Legislature…
Latest state marijuana rules released
On the heels of the Federal Government’s announcement that they will not sue to stop Washington and Colorado’s legalization of marijuana, the Liquor Control Board has filed their proposed supplemental…