In December, Gov. Jay Inslee called for big tax increases in his supplemental budget proposal. No one was terribly surprised, even though Inslee campaigned in 2012 on a no-new-taxes pledge and did not … [Read more...]
The data is in: Jay Inslee wants higher energy prices, voters don’t
Give. Gov. Jay Inslee one thing: On environmental issues, at least, the man doesn’t often hide his intentions. He might fudge the impact of his plans, sure, but he’s pretty upfront about what he … [Read more...]
It’s ba-ack: Dems resurrect Low Carbon Fuels Standard, despite 2015 deal
Jay Inslee, America’s Greenest Governor™, bubbles over with optimism for anything that sounds “clean” or “green” or is about building a “new economy.” What he’s not that into is “data” or … [Read more...]
Lefties strain to say electing Sound Transit’s board is a bad thing
Whatever you think of Sound Transit and the role of light rail in the region, it’s hard to deny that the agency didn’t deliver in its early years. Projects approved by voters in Sound Transit’s first … [Read more...]
A Hirst fix, finally, but Democrats predict legal troubles ahead for water deal
Mercy, that was difficult: Last night lawmakers finally reached a deal to fix the state Supreme Court’s Hirst decision, a ruling which strangled building in rural areas and held back their economies. … [Read more...]
Inslee unveils big energy tax, won’t call it an energy tax (but it’s an energy tax)
Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his State of the State address yesterday, touching on many topics but driving at just one main point: Inslee wants a broad new energy tax. The address is one of the few bits … [Read more...]
Which tax increase did Inslee choose? It starts with “c” and ends in “arbon”
No surprise: There’s a carbon tax in there. Gov. Jay Inslee rolled out his 2018 supplemental budget proposal last week – what is supposed to be the mid-course correction in the two-year budget cycle. … [Read more...]
Don Orange is Greenwashing His History
As he seeks a seat on the Port of Vancouver Commission, Don Orange has presented himself as a candidate with the professional, financial and personal qualifications to oversee one of the … [Read more...]
Who is Don Orange?
As he seeks a seat on the Port of Vancouver Commission, Don Orange has presented himself as a candidate with the professional, financial and personal qualifications to oversee one of the busiest ports … [Read more...]
We wanted your Hirst horror stories. You responded, big time
Some background on Hirst Nothing has highlighted the urban-rural divide in Washington recently quite like the issue known as Hirst. What sounds like a boring battle of bureaucratese has actually … [Read more...]
Who is Don Orange?
As he seeks a seat on the Port of Vancouver Commission, Don Orange has presented himself as a candidate with the professional, financial and personal qualifications to oversee one of the busiest ports … [Read more...]
Jay Inslee: The Most Uninterested Guy in the World
Look, nobody is going to accuse Gov. Jay Inslee of being the hardest-working man around. His frequent late arrivals to the office and large blocks of “workout time” on his calendar attest to … [Read more...]