Hi. As the special session drags on, we wait for the budget negotiations to come to a conclusion. I get emails chiding us for the special session and saying that…
End the culture of silence about sexual assaults in the military
Originally published in the Seattle Times, May 16, 2013. THE parallels are disturbing: a cloistered culture, intentional efforts to prevent public scrutiny and powerless victims compelled to stay silent. We…
Washington’s infrastructure
Thankfully, no one was killed or seriously injured in the I-5 Skagit River bridge collapse. This is a reminder of how important it is to invest in critical infrastructure. It…
Boating season: keeping your head above water
As the weather gets nicer and people venture out on the water in their boats it is important to remember – safety first. Last week was National Boating Safety week….
School funding in jeopardy without estate tax bill
Washington state has had some form of an estate tax since 1901. Currently, taxes are imposed on estates of $2 million or more, which is assessed on roughly 300 wealthy…