According to a new survey conducted by the Employment Policies Institute (EPI), Seattle’s new $15 minimum wage law will lead to higher consumer prices, reduced job opportunities and business closures. … [Read more...]
Sawant’s problem with efficient businesses
From KCGOP, Last week, the Seattle City Council confirmed Kathleen O’Toole as the city’s next police chief in an 8-1 vote with Socialist Councilmember Kshama Sawant voting NO. Sawant delivered a … [Read more...]
SCOTUS upholds employers’ religious freedom
The Supreme Court has ruled against a key part of Obamacare saying that “some companies may refuse to offer insurance coverage of specific birth control methods if they conflict with the owner’s … [Read more...]
NBC Correspondent: Clinton is “out of touch”
NBC’s Andrea Mitchell manages to admit that Hillary Clinton “lacks self-awareness” and is “a little bit out of touch” on Meet The Press. … [Read more...]
IRS chief gave $100,000 to Democrat causes
According to FEC filings, IRS chief John Koskinen's has given more than $100,000 to Democrat causes over the past 30 years. Koskinen’s strong political affiliation raises more questions concerning new … [Read more...]
California Dems push back on Inslee-style energy tax scheme
A few Democrats in California’s State Assembly have expressed concern over the state’s cap-and-trade program impacting the poor. Due to existing low carbon fuel standards (LCFS), California’s gas … [Read more...]
Jay Inslee’s only priority is raising your taxes
Many have noted that Jay Inslee is the “greenest” governor in America, but Washingtonians may just be learning that “green” is all he cares about. As in the “green” contributions that come from … [Read more...]
SCOTUS deals blow to collective bargaining
Today, the Supreme Court ruled that “thousands of home health care workers in Illinois cannot be required to pay fees that help cover the union's costs of collective bargaining.” The decision dealt a … [Read more...]
Ask the Gov: Inslee’s top four “green” moments
In case you missed the broadcast, SHIFT presents four examples of Jay Inslee “greenness” [nation’s greenest governor] about how small-d democratic government works during KCTS 9’s Ask the … [Read more...]
Will Obamacare shut down West Coast ports?
The existing labor contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)—the group representing port employers—is set to expire in just three … [Read more...]
Not raising taxes scares state employees’ union bosses
Billions of taxpayer dollars are at risk in the current negotiations led by Jay Inslee over the next contract with state employees, though the only way to find out what is going on is to read the tea … [Read more...]
SHIFT’s Weekend Guide to [not Boycotting] Small Businesses
Having trouble deciding where to spend your money this weekend? Luckily for you, a spin off group of Working Washington called Support Seattle Workers has taken it upon themselves to publish a list of … [Read more...]