As the 2014 mid-term elections approach, a new poll indicates low voter confidence in Democrats. Politico, “In the congressional districts and states where the 2014 elections will actually be … [Read more...]
Inslee: Lack of pay raises for state employee unions is “unacceptable”
According to Jay Inslee, it is “unacceptable” that members of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) have not received pay raises. Inslee told a “cheering crowd of about 500 Federation … [Read more...]
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler embroiled in corruption allegations
Washington State’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is embroiled in controversy involving allegations of unduly influencing an independent judge charged with reviewing third party complaints … [Read more...]
The top 5 things WA Dem candidates have done that you should know about
Last week, candidate filings officially closed for the 2014 mid-term elections in Washington State. In honor of the occasion, SHIFT brings you the top five dumbest things our favorite Democrat … [Read more...]
$15 min. wage in Vancouver?
The SEIU helped organize a $15 minimum wage rally (of a dozen people) in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park yesterday. The Columbian, “The one-day national demonstration was mainly fueled by … [Read more...]
Timeline: King County Metro’s tax proposals
The Washington Policy Center has a timeline of the events leading up to the "save Metro" tax proposals. The WPC, “Before the vote King County officials said they would cut 600,000 hours of bus … [Read more...]
SHIFT’s questions for actress Eva Longoria
It’s always interesting to watch liberals scramble to engineer a reality that does not exist. Interesting… and alarming considering liberals often use celebrities to promote their cause. The latest … [Read more...]
FUSE advises liberal activists to avoid facts, tell more stories
FUSE Washington, the far-left activist group working to impact elections across Washington State, launched a new campaign of sorts. This time around they are calling it the “Heroes Narrative.” In … [Read more...]
Delbene’s latest publicity stunt falls short in wake of challenger Pedro Celis’ filing
Pedro Celis, a former Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft, officially dropped his hat into the race for Washington’s 1st Congressional District earlier today. Celis will take on incumbent Democrat and … [Read more...]
Is tax fatigue a reality for Seattleites?
Seattleites face “six special taxes totaling $145 million a year.” By the end of 2014, that total may increase to eight special taxes “totaling $228 million — a 57 percent dollar increase.” According … [Read more...]
Seattle fast food workers strike for $15 min. wage
Fast food workers in Seattle will strike for a $15 min. wage today. The Seattle Times, “A group that helped organize fast-food worker protests last year says fast-food workers will again strike … [Read more...]
Signs inflation will increase
New data on rising consumer prices indicate inflation “could be headed back up after three years of slowing price gains.” The Washington Examiner, “The Consumer Price Index, the most-cited and … [Read more...]