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Washington state a leader in jobs – while America is still No. 1 in the world
“All politics is local,” said former U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O’Neil, and we’re certainly proud that our fine state of Washington keeps getting ranked as a great place...
Toll tales
The Legislature will be taking a close look at transportation issues in the next few months, and questions about tolls on highways and bridges are sure to be key parts...
Does ‘executive privilege’ ruling challenge public’s right to know?
At least one lawmaker is taking great exception to the Washington State Supreme Court’s recent “executive privilege” decision. In fact, state Rep. Gerry Pollet is researching the idea of a...
BEST grants go to 7 school districts
Nationwide, 50 percent of beginning teachers leave the profession within the first five years. In Washington state that number is around 25 percent. Why so many? New teachers often report...
Marijuana will remain illegal on tribal land
While the Washington State Liquor Control Board continues its rule-making process to establish a legal market for recreational marijuana, there’s at least one place you should not expect to buy,...
Should we worry more about criminals and sharks–or diabetes and car crashes?
Unless you live in an ice cave, and have never been exposed to television, movies and newspapers, you know that criminals are hiding in every alley, ready to shoot you...
Government efficiency: DOL’s License Express
It wasn’t long ago when long lines at the Department of Licensing were common. During busy times, DOL customers might wait several hours for something as routine as renewing a...
Rep. Habib: New NewDEALer
For his support of policies both pro-growth and progressive, Rep. Cyrus Habib of Kirkland has been recognized by a new national organization seeking to encourage elected leaders who advocate that...
We’re getting a good economic bang for our driving buck
We motorists in the Evergreen State contribute more to our economy than drivers in most other states contribute to theirs, says a recent study from the University of Michigan Transportation...
Rx for death: National overdose deaths rise, but state deaths fall
When it comes to preventing prescription-drug overdoses, Washington is very effectively swimming against the tide of a tragic preponderance of other states. Most states have failed to establish strategies for...