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Treating mental illnesses the right way
People suffering from the most serious mental illnesses should get treatment. Yet as Jonathan Martin points out in The Seattle Times last fall, “For every one person in a public...
Are increased emergency room visits in Oregon exposing a problem with the ACA?
Or are they a sign of normal growing pains? We know that one goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is to reduce the number of emergency room visits where...
Become a well-informed Washivore in 2014
Washivores are those who eat Washington food, so if you live in the Evergreen state, chances are you’re already one. Why? Because Washington grows over 300 different kinds of fruits,...
Washington’s economy in 2013: a look back
How did our state’s economy really do in 2013? The Economic Opportunity Institute took a hard look at the numbers and came out with a report, full of interesting facts...
And while we’re talking about state rankings…..
Washington also ranks high in doing good deeds for others! Earlier this week the Seattle Times reported that Washington ranks ninth among states in the country for volunteerism, with more...
Washington rules in innovation!
Washington is one of the ten best states for women, the 14th healthiest state, the 4th state in GDP growth, 6th in economic performance, the top-rated state economy, the 6th...
Seahawks, Sounders FC license plates now available!
While most new laws in Washington go into effect during the summer, some go into effect with the beginning of the new year. Starting tomorrow, the Department of Licensing will...
Happy Holidays!!
The Advance is taking a pre-session break through New Year’s Day as members and staff spend time with their families. We wish you all a very happy holiday season. See...
Apply to be a House page!
Do you know a 14-16 year old looking for a hands-on learning experience at the state capitol? The Legislature is accepting page applications for the 2014 legislative session. Legislative pages...
Tax season is prime time for numbers folks
“I hope that when I die, people say about me, ‘Boy, that guy sure owed me a lot of money.’ — Jack Handey, American thinker That hubbub you hear...