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…
Gov. Inslee names Rep. Appleton to Commission on Judicial Conduct
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…
Legislature to pause in tribute to fallen Trooper Sean O’Connell
The sudden and unexpected collapse of the Skagit River Bridge last month disrupted countless lives in countless ways. Massive traffic back-ups. Businesses on both sides of the river impacted. Commuters…