Reforms to the payday lending business have changed things dramatically, according to a new report from the state Department of Financial Institutions. The 36 percent cap on yearly interest rates…
After reforms, payday lending is down
Rep. Riccelli named one of Washington Student Association’s “Legislators of the Year”
The Washington Student Association (WSA), which represents students from Washington State’s public colleges and universities, has named Representative Marcus Riccelli as one of two “Legislators of the Year” for 2013….
Cool data about net income migration
This is an interesting view of how income has migrated in the last decade – lots of high wage people moving to Washington state. The rankings are aggregate, so it…
Hear this, Buellers: Days off are numbered!
With August waning, kids are beginning to dust off the textbooks and school clothes. In just a few short weeks, hundreds of thousands of Washington students will be back riding…
Restoring and protecting our state’s sunny, sandy beaches
It’s summer, the sun’s out – so millions of families in Washington are heading to their favorite beaches. Our state is blessed with miles and miles of coastline, and it…