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Washington Department of Revenue wins national award
Latest available data from the U.S. Small Business Administration says there were 546,885 small businesses in our state in 2010. That’s 98.1 percent of all businesses in Washington! Hence, the...
“Day in court” for appeals of SR 520 toll penalties
Nearly one in five drivers crossing the State Route 520 bridge over Lake Washington lacks the pre-purchased windshield transponder that is “read” by electronic sensors so that the toll amount...
Which House Democrats are on Twitter?
Twitter may be the fastest way to hear about breaking news. If you’re interested in what’s happening at the state capitol, Twitter is also a great way to keep up...
Applications available for Legislative Youth Council
If you’re a teen, chances are you can’t afford a lobbyist to represent your interests in Olympia, but laws passed under the Capitol dome have an impact on your life...
Need to know: Annual report on Washington courts
The recently released Caseloads of the Courts of Washington report contains “data from the state’s Judicial Information System,” as well as “a detailed overview of the level of activity in...
Encouraging high-schoolers to study computer science
The demand for computer programmers exceeds the supply available to businesses in Washington that want to hire them. That’s an opportunity that high-school students should take advantage of as they...
New protections enacted for stalking victims
Stalking is a crime that affects approximately 3.4 million Americans each year. These perpetrators know no economic, racial, or societal bounds. Some stalkers are former spouses or boyfriends who are...
Passage of “Facebook” bill is a victory for civil liberties
We’ve all read about people seeking jobs and getting asked for their Facebook login information, or even told to log into their accounts right there so the interviewer can “shoulder...
Getting tough on drunk drivers
Washingtonians are three times more likely to be injured or killed on the roads than at the hands of criminals. Drunk drivers are a major cause of the tragedies in...