The opportunity was there. Governor Jay Inslee had the momentous choice to be a rare leader who unites the state to fight a common battle. Instead, during one of the most catastrophic episodes in … [Read more...]
Inslee’s Administration Lost Hundreds of Millions to Scammers
Democrat Governor Jay Inslee has a huge problem on his hands that he is desperately trying to avoid being held accountable for his poor management. It seems that, despite claiming it takes … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler on Helping Small Businesses during the Coronavirus Outbreak, Sea Lions, 2020 Campaign, I-5 Columbia River Bridge and Maternity Care
3rd District U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Camas) shares with Shift readers her views on the federal COVID-19 response and provides us with updates on a couple of the significant issues … [Read more...]
As Other States Increase COVID Testing, Washington is Falling Behind
Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center Testing has taken an increasingly central role as state officials attempt to limit the spread and risk from the coronavirus. Increased testing to find and treat … [Read more...]
We Need Real Leaders, Not Partisan Politicians
During the good times, it’s easy to be a politician. There’s plenty of money to fund the latest pet project or spend other people’s money on your favorite interest groups, and there is always someone … [Read more...]
Governor Jay Inslee wants to be your Priest and Pastor
Last week Democrat Jay Inslee issued a proclamation that he would magnanimously allow church services to proceed as long as you abide by the rules that he has put in place. These rules require you … [Read more...]
House GOP Leader J.T. Wilcox on Governor Inslee Not Including Legislators on Important Decisions
House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox discusses his frustration over Governor Jay Inslee not including legislators on the important decisions that are impacting every Washington resident and will affect … [Read more...]
Inslee’s “Pay to Play” Board of Advisors
Governor Jay Inslee continues to lose public support for his COVID-19 decisions, as he increasingly chooses to place partisan politics over the needs of Washington State residents. The most recent … [Read more...]
Elected Officials Should Not Allow Emotional Outburst Control Their Decisions
The members of the youngest generation of America are slowly growing to be the next deciders of the country’s fate. This is leading many younger people to start voicing their perspectives about the … [Read more...]
Democrat Governor Jay Inslee Can’t Make His Mind Up On What To Do
Flip-flopping Democrat Governor Jay Inslee is having a bout of decision paralysis over what to keep closed and what to re-open as the coronavirus crisis evolves. Inslee claims that science is driving … [Read more...]
Frustration Grows Over Governor Inslee’s Partisan Decisions and Lack of Data and Science in Stalling State’s Economic Recovery
Part 1 Frustration among Washington residents continues to grow as Governor Inslee once again failed to provide to the public the data or “science” he is using to determine when to lift … [Read more...]
Bruce Dammeier on why Republican Leadership has Better Prepared Pierce County for the COVID-19 Outbreak
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview for this week is Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier. After first serving on the Puyallup School Board, Dammeier become a state representative in 2009 and served two … [Read more...]