It’s a classic no-brainer: A legislative proposal that directly affects a major industry is supported by the competing segments of that industry – and in fact, was worked out in…
Let’s pass fair telecommunications reform
Op-ed by Rep. Tharinger, Sen. Bailey: Readying for Generation Retirement
It doesn’t matter whether you call Seattle or Spokane home. It doesn’t matter if you call yourself a conservative Republican or liberal Democrat or something in between. Few issues touch…
Rep. Cody talks health care reform, gun control and education
On June 20th, Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle) spoke with the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Rep. Cody brought the group up to speed on the ongoing budget negotiations –…
Employment up in Washington, but new investments necessary to sustain economic growth
Families across Washington who have been struggling since the recession began have another reason to be hopeful this week, as new employment figures show that our state’s job market continues…
Inching towards a budget agreement
State budget writers are inching closer to an agreement that will hopefully be presented to legislators for approval next week. Time is of the essence – the fiscal year ends…