“The governor wants to make this race about Trump, and at the end of the day he has to run on his record and against me… Let’s deal with the issues that are affecting people in Washington … [Read more...]
Left pushes carbon tax initiative with (surprise) lies
Liberals pushing Initiative 732 -- the so-called “revenue-neutral” carbon tax initiative -- claim it is a “green” policy that does not harm the economy and works to reduce carbon emissions. If voters … [Read more...]
What does it take to get a sleazy bureaucrat fired in Seattle?
Last March, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) paid Gabe Klein -- a Washington, D.C., bureaucrat -- nearly $6,500 in speaking fees for a two-hour transportation event at the Seattle … [Read more...]
Our green governor’s “work” habits (Part XIII)
Our ongoing “Friday Funny” series (at least, it would be a lot funnier if taxpayers weren’t paying for it) exploring how Jay Inslee spends most of his day not actually working continues. Here’s what … [Read more...]
Starbucks baristas feel negative impacts of $15 min wage
Some Starbucks employees and customers are upset that hours are being reduced for baristas. In fact, more than 12,000 people have signed on to a symbolic online petition demanding Starbucks listen to … [Read more...]
The (McDermott) Hunger Games, part XVIII
In the latest news concerning the race we like to refer to as the (McDermott) Hunger Games, State Senator Pramila Jayapal may have just received a game-changing endorsement -- especially … [Read more...]
State Labor Council just making it up to support ST3
The Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) has a dilemma. It needs to support Sound Transit’s latest scheme - the ST3 money-grab on the ballot this fall - because there will be some union jobs … [Read more...]
Our green governor’s “work” habits (Part XII)
The latest edition of the “Friday Funny” series (it would be a lot funnier if taxpayers weren’t paying for it) exploring how Jay Inslee spends his “work” day exposes the lengths his desperation to … [Read more...]
Seattle bureaucrat Kubly found guilty of ethics violations
The ethics investigation into Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Scott Kubly over his involvement in the City’s purchase of Pronto, the failed bike-share company, is … [Read more...]
WA Democrats’ platform includes more hypocrisy on “dark money”
This week, we’ve provided readers more than a few eyebrow-raising policies endorsed by Washington Democrats in their latest party platform. It seems most mainstream media have ignored the “work” of … [Read more...]
Brad Owen humiliates opportunistic fellow Democrat running for Lt. Gov
Democrat Brad Owen is the retiring Lieutenant Governor of Washington State. He has held the office since 1997. He clearly understands the responsibilities of the job better than anyone. And, now, … [Read more...]
Liberals use sketchy poll to claim voters want it to be easy to raise tax
The Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI) commissioned a poll that found -- as the Washington Policy Center’s Jason Mercier put it -- “voters have just been pulling our leg when it comes to wanting a … [Read more...]