The Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is really upset with state Senate Republicans for not handing over everything it demands on a silver platter and passing state House … [Read more...]
SDOT wastes taxpayer dollars on glorified “thank you” note
Last year, Seattle decided to place its own version of King County Metro’s Prop 1 (which King County voters rejected back in April 2014) on the 2014 November ballot. Seattle voters approved Prop 1, … [Read more...]
Lawsuit alleges Teamsters, Inslee denied workers’ freedom of choice
Teamsters Local 117 is being sued by five Washington State prison guards for, allegedly, refusing to allow them to disassociate and pay agency fees rather than full dues. The suit lists Jay Inslee as … [Read more...]
GOP has budget plan, Democrats have plan to blame GOP
With a state government shutdown looming if lawmakers fail to pass a state budget by July 1st, the reality of what is happening in Olympia is becoming increasingly clear. While Republicans have a … [Read more...]
Lawmakers investigate green corruption in Snohomish County
Earlier this month, Shift reported on an independent investigation into Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) and $16 million worth of no-bid contracts it granted, since … [Read more...]
Democrats court labor, GOP demands government transparency
The Fourth International, a group which claims to lead the world socialist movement, recently lambasted labor unions for exempting themselves from so-called “workers’ rights” bills, including higher … [Read more...]
Inslee prioritizes million-dollar campaign donor over disability funding
Last year, Republican State Senator Andy Hill—his party’s top budget writer—worked out a creative plan to extend services to a significant number of families on a “wait list for people with … [Read more...]
Extreme green corruption leads to investigation in Snohomish County
Something fishy is going on in Snohomish County and, once again, extreme “green” activists are involved. According to a recent report, a whistle blower complaint has led to an independent … [Read more...]
The big reason behind Democrats’ tax obsession
State House Democrats’ revised version of spending plan, released Monday, eliminates their tax hike proposal on small businesses. It’s a welcome sign that the liberals who control the House are … [Read more...]
TBT: Jay Inslee’s failed leadership exposed
Today marks the end of the state Legislature’s special session. Lawmakers now need to go into a second special session due to the unfortunate fact that they have yet to pass the 2015-17 operating … [Read more...]
GOP lawmaker derided at town hall over education, but why?
State Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center held a joint town hall meeting with state Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Felida on Saturday. Though the two lawmakers took time out of their holiday weekend to … [Read more...]
Average teacher’s salary vs. median household income
As illegal teachers’ strikes organized with the help of the Washington Education Association (WEA) place a wrench in the day-to-day lives of working families, the question of how the average … [Read more...]