December 22, 2010 Legislative Update Hello friends, I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season and are able to spend time with friends and family. Below you’ll find a brief update…
Washington State and local taxes drop to lowest level in 50 years

The DOR released this as part of their “Revenue Update” for the month. Washington’s state and local taxes (as a percent of personal income) dropped to their lowest level in…
Special session: McCoy joins big majority in approving key education bills
‘We urgently need to redouble our efforts in teaching technology,’ lawmaker asserts

OLYMPIA – It certainly bears repeating. State Rep. John McCoy is reiterating his call for Washington students to be technologically ready, willing and able to capture competitions for 21stcentury careers….
And the winner is…

House Democrats applaud the news announced today that Washington state will receive $60 million in early learning grant dollars from the federal government. Check out the details on our blog.
Post-Special Session Newsletter

Now that the “special” session is over I’ve been motivated to write a newsletter that answers many of the questions I’ve received in email. If you want to print it…