This morning, Governor Inslee held a press conference and shared some hard truths about the reality of budget negotiations. It’s time for all sides to set aside their policy wish…
The reality of budget negotiations
Gov. Inslee names Rep. Appleton to Commission on Judicial Conduct
State Rep. Sherry Appleton was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee this week to a seat on the Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct (CJC). Her four-year term on the CJC…
House passes bare-bones construction budget
Statement by Rep. Hans Dunshee on bare-bones capital budget If we fail to act, work around the state stops July 1, and 24,000 men and women in hard hats will…
On the front lines of budget cuts: first responders
Disasters, both natural and human-launched, have lately reminded us much we depend on the heroic men and women of our police, fire, and emergency medical departments. Bombings, shootings, hurricanes, bridge…
Innovation in higher ed means jobs
When you hear the words “education reform,” you picture elementary and high schools, not colleges and universities. Yet innovation happens in higher education, too. Our medium-sized square state on the…