On Monday, The New York Times reported—in an overly supportive tone—on California Governor Jerry Brown’s extreme plans to “combat climate change.” The New York Times, “Mr. Brown is at the forefront … [Read more...]
Pelosi and Reid violate ethics rules, blame Koch Brothers
In a tired repeat of their willingness to break ethics rules if it allows them to attack Republicans, Democrat congressional leaders Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid intentionally violated congressional … [Read more...]
State Auditor will not investigate corruption allegation in Kreidler’s office
The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) will not investigate a complaint filed by whistleblower Patricia Petersen, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s (OIC) administrative-law judge. Petersen’s … [Read more...]
Obama admin’s “everything we can” is not a whole lot
From the Washington Free Beacon, "The Obama administration’s members say they’re doing “everything we can” to get to the bottom of the Veterans Affairs scandal, ensure another Benghazi is … [Read more...]
Steyer’s plans for the 2014 elections in WA State gains more and more attention
California billionaire Tom Steyer has long targeted Washington State as a means to his extreme environmental ends. During the 2013 election-cycle, Steyer’s money made the difference in gaining … [Read more...]
Inslee-union negotiations off to “quiet start”
The governor’s office and leaders of the largest union representing state workers will keep specifics under-wrap during negotiations for a new contract. The Olympian, “Union spokesman Tim … [Read more...]
Inslee’s confuses “negotiations” with “concessions” in union talks
Jay Inslee started negotiations with executives of the state’s public-sector unions by giving his biggest donors—those very same unions—exactly what they want – more taxpayer money. Inslee is … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Kreidler dodges corruption allegations
Yesterday, SHIFT reported on the allegations of corruption surrounding the Washington State’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). Patricia Petersen, whose task it is as the OIC’s Chief … [Read more...]
WA ranks 2nd worst in college tuition hikes
A new study via a liberal think tank ranks Washington State second worst in the nation for tuition increases since the beginning of the recession in 2008. But, that’s not all. The Seattle … [Read more...]
Dems’ fascination with storytelling continues
The left’s new strategy is all about abandoning the truth and focusing on storytelling. A new job posting for a Communication Consultant reads, “Seeking an excellent writer with a passion for … [Read more...]
Is Seattle’s newest tax a death sentence for businesses?
From the KCGOP, Seattle’s taxing spree continued today as City Councilmembers Kshama Sawant and Nick Licata introduced an amendment to Mayor Ed Murray’s newest “save Metro” proposal. Last week, … [Read more...]
EU challenging Boeing’s tax breaks?
The European Union may take issue with Washington State’s Boeing tax break. The Puget Sound Business Journal, “Reuters reports the EU considers the $8.7 billion in tax incentives approved by the … [Read more...]