The motto of Washington State Democrats - when it comes to the state income tax – must certainly be “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Because, that’s exactly the approach of state House … [Read more...]
Democrats’ Scariest Policies
Given its Halloween, we took the liberty of imagining a few “scary” costumes that best represent Democrats’ scariest policies, including: Democrats’ gas tax hikes leaving working families … [Read more...]
Brian Heywood discusses the 6 common-sense initiatives to reverse declining conditions in Washington State
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with beekeeper and founder of Let’s Go Washington, Brian Heywood who provided us with an update on the six common sense initiatives the organization is attempting to … [Read more...]
WPC’s Paul Guppy: “When was the last time you heard a government official say ‘Thank you’ to taxpayers?”
Our Newsmaker Interview is with Paul Guppy, the Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center. He is the former Chief of Staff for an U.S. Representative, and he is often featured in … [Read more...]
Senator Chris Gildon: I am stunned by the indifference Democrats “are showing to the pain being felt by everyday Washingtonians.“
Governor Jay Inlsee and Democrat lawmakers repeatedly asserted that their Cap and Trade (i.e. “carbon tax”) legislation would only cost consumers “pennies” when they passed the legislation (with … [Read more...]
“Exit Interview” with WPC’s Jason Mercier: “Unless the voters act, expect to see this income tax door swing open wider in the coming years.”
Shift presents a special Newsmaker Interview with Jason Mercier, Washington Policy Center’s Director of the Center for Government Reform. Unfortunately this is an “exit interview” since it was … [Read more...]
Senator Lynda Wilson “Think of all the lives that have been destroyed” by the Democrats’ lax approach to drug possession.
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with a leader of the Republican lawmakers in Olympia, Senator Lynda Wilson of Vancouver. The second term senator is the Ranking Republican on the powerful Senate Ways … [Read more...]
Rep Eslick: “I believe now is an ideal time to provide meaningful tax relief to working families”
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with GOP Representative Carolyn Eslick from the 39th Legislative District (East Snohomish and Skagit counties) who is currently serving her fourth term in office. The … [Read more...]
Senator Padden: “Our state is in a ridiculous situation now regarding the vehicle-pursuit law.”
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with Senator Mike Padden (R – Spokane Valley), the Ranking Republican member of the Senate’s Law & Justice Committee. The senator is a graduate of the Gonzaga … [Read more...]
Representative Abbarno: Democrats have prioritized criminals’ voting rights over those of seniors and veterans
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with second-term Representative Peter Abbarno (R – Centralia, who was elected to a House Republican Caucus leadership position (Assistant Floor Leader) prior to the … [Read more...]
Senator Nikki Torres: Skyrocketing crime rates were predictable after the Democrats “waged a legislative war on law enforcement.”
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with new Republican Senator Nikki Torres who made history last November when she became the first person of Hispanic heritage to be elected to the Washington State … [Read more...]
Rep. Jim Walsh: “The legislature’s top budget priority must be to provide tax relief to overtaxed Washingtonians”
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with Representative Jim Walsh (R – Aberdeen), the fourth-term legislator from Southwest Washington’s 19th Legislative District (portions of Cowlitz, Lewis, and Grays … [Read more...]