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The Internet Sales Tax and Washington State: A Primer
On Tuesday the United States Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would expand the internet sales tax to cover the majority of online sales. It’s an important policy with...
Washington a national leader in workplace safety
We know we live in an outstanding state. It seems that not a week goes by without a new study, survey, ranking or analysis that says Washington is number one...
We’re nearing wildfire season. Are you prepared?
Images of a raging blaze that scorched 28,000 acres in Southern California over the weekend serve as a reminder that as temperatures rise in the Pacific Northwest, so does the...
Legislature puts “Legitimate Rape” to bed for good
You may remember last year when Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin, in response to a question on a woman’s right to choose, said, “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female...
Washington gold-medals in pedals
Six years running, or better yet, six years biking, Washington has received tip-top marks in two key biking categories — “Legislation and Enforcement” and “Education and Encouragement.” These distinctions have...
A quick guide to legislation and special session
A special session lasts thirty days, and it’s called by the governor. Technically, lawmakers in the House and Senate could call the legislature into a special session with a two-thirds...
How much will your insurance cost next year?
The Affordable Care Act turned three in March and last year we passed HB 2319 to fully implement health care reform in our state. To help you prepare for all...
Small-business jobs get boost as governor signs Hansen bill
Small businesses will now get help equipping employees with the skills they need to do their jobs better, thanks to a bill by Rep. Drew Hansen of Bainbridge Island that...
Honoring law enforcement’s ultimate sacrifice: May 3
If you hear the crack of gunfire echoing across the Capitol Campus early on the afternoon of Friday, May 3, don’t be alarmed: It’s part of the annual ceremony at...
Turning the screws on metal thieves
Metal theft is huge problem that affects our entire state. Robbers are stealing everything: cemetery urns, farm equipment, copper from power lines and brass fittings on fire hoses. Metal is...