Interesting Pension Fund Data

The following was included in the most recent issue of Capitol Ideas, the magazine published by the Council of State Governments: “A new report from the Pew Center on the…
What’s a Tax Loophole?

When you and I sell our homes, we pay real estate excise tax. So how come some businesses don’t pay it on multi-million-dollar transactions? If we hire contractors to remodel…
Governor signs Kagi bill expanding opportunity for dropouts
OLYMPIA — High school dropouts will soon have new opportunities to re-engage with schooling and career preparation thanks to legislation spearheaded by Rep. Ruth Kagi (D-Lake Forest Park) and signed…
520 Bridge Moves Forward!

The SR 520 bridge an important project, and one of the key things I work on as a legislator. We have struggled with this project for the entire time I…