Fears and anxieties reveal a lot about us. So what does it say about the Left that they’re so worried about measuring the effectiveness of their schemes and programs? Well, it says they’re worried … [Read more...]
With full control, D’s still release budget at last minute and swipe from reserves
Just one week ago, the governor vetoed a bill after a huge, unprecedented public outcry. Over 20,000 people contacted Gov. Inslee’s office on the matter, and legislators got an earful from angry … [Read more...]
Energy tax “a vote or two short,” House R’s silenced on union vote
Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature legislation, an energy tax on carbon emissions, has fallen short again. The governor and bill sponsors said Thursday that the policy is officially dead this legislative … [Read more...]
Lie exposed: State is rolling in money, tax hikes not needed
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...]
Government sponsored heroin injection sites
In Washington and around the country, opioid abuse is a serious problem. A King County task force is recommending cities open “safe” injection sites where users can inject themselves with an illegal … [Read more...]
Democrats voted against lowering taxes in their districts today
Democrat State Representatives in Washington voted down lowering taxes for many families today when they voted against Representative Drew Stokesbary's amendment to SHB 1843. To help put the vote … [Read more...]
Inslee rewards child rapist and murderer, ignores justice
There are few words to register the contempt that the families of crime victims must be feeling towards Jay Inslee today. People who care about justice can only shake their heads. From the Seattle … [Read more...]
Inslee’s Lump of Coal #4: Let’s sock it to small businesses
Jay Inslee has big (spending) plans for the next two-year budget - a 21% increase is his wish list for more big-government state spending starting in July. As Shift has covered this week, Inslee wants … [Read more...]