While many working families are concerned about their health and financial future, the leaders of both the national and state Democrat organizations are more concerned about how they can politically … [Read more...]
By One Vote, the Washington Supreme Court Showed Common Sense
Last week, in a surprisingly sensible move for the highly partisan and Democratically controlled Washington Supreme Court, the justices narrowly , ruled 5-4 to deny a motion to release thousands of … [Read more...]
Here is what the Legislature Can and Can’t do with Governor’s COVID-19 Proclamation
By Sen. Mark Schoesler Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit our state earlier this year, Washingtonians have done their best to cope with this terrible disease. During this pandemic, my fellow … [Read more...]
Councilman Reagan Dunn, at the Forefront of the Region’s Response to COVID-19
This week’s Newsmaker Interview is with King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn who has been at the forefront of the region’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Dunn shares with us his thoughts about … [Read more...]
When Should Government Start Making Cuts?
When Democrat Governor Jay Inslee issued his ‘Stay at Home’ order on March 23rd, who would have predicted that the state would still be in lockdown nearly a month later, with (potentially) many more … [Read more...]
Maia Espinoza Challenges the Divisive Chris Reykdal and the Status Quo to become Washington’s Superintendent of Public Education
Maia Espinoza has announced that she is running against the divisive Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and is this week's Newsmaker Interview. Espinoza shares her thoughts on the … [Read more...]
Washington Democrats never let a crisis go to waste
The COVID-19 crisis is moving so fast that politicians find themselves unable to keep up. Consider that, on April 9th, President Trump asked Congress for an additional $250 billion dollars to add … [Read more...]
Rep. Dan Newhouse Shares His Concerns with Governor Jay Inslee’s Ban on Residential Construction, the Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus Pandemic, and Why He Believes #HousingIsEssential
This week’s Shift Newsmaker Interview is with third-term 4th District U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse. The Sunnyside farmer and former Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture … [Read more...]
Democrats Overspent During the 2020 Session and Blew the Budget
Timing really is everything, especially for politicians. Consider that Washington State tax revenue projections, less than 6 weeks ago, looked rosy for the Democrats in Olympia. The forecast projected … [Read more...]
Respected Attorney Mike Vaska is Running for WA Attorney General
Respected attorney and community leader Mike Vaska announced he is running to become Washington’s next Attorney General. In contrast to the ultra-partisan activities of the current AG, Vaska is … [Read more...]
Is Gov. Inslee using the Coronavirus to help special interest friends?
Three weeks ago, when the Coronavirus crisis began dominating virtually all media coverage, Shift wrote that “we don’t believe this is the time for Shift to play politics with decisions government … [Read more...]
Rep. Drew Stokesbary on the 2020 Legislative Session and on Helping College Athletes Receive Compensation.
This week’s Newsmaker Interview is with three-term Representative Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn), a rising star in the Republican party. The Notre Dame Law School graduate is the ranking Republican member … [Read more...]