The negative impact of Jay Inslee’s carbon tax plan would reach Montana and Wyoming. The Daily News, “U.S. Rep. Steve Daines [of Montana] called on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to reconsider an … [Read more...]
$15 min. wage would devastate non-profit services
Seattle’s $15 min. wage plan would devastate non-profit organizations and service to the poor. The Seattle Times, “Unlike businesses, these nonprofits can’t boost prices to compensate for a wage … [Read more...]
WEA’s out-of-touch stance on federal waiver loss
Despite clear evidence to the contrary, Washington State's powerful teachers’ union (WEA) claims that school districts did not need control over $40 million in federal education grants anyway. The … [Read more...]
Inslee’s hand-picked climate change task force lacks diversity
State Sen. Mark Schoesler points to bias in Inslee’s climate change task force choices. The Spokesman Review, “Inslee’s approach centers on a task force that is to “shape” the climate-change … [Read more...]
For Dems, Steyer is the 800lb gorilla in the room
Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer’s contributions to political campaigns reveals Democrats’ hypocrisy. The National Journal, “Democrats have made casting conservatives as beholden to the ultra-rich … [Read more...]
GOP calls out hypocrisy of Democrats, Steyer
The Republican National Committee sheds light on the hypocrisy of billionaire Tom Steyer and of Democrats accepting his money. The Hill, “The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a memo on … [Read more...]
Top Inslee advisor steps down
Ted Sturdevant, Gov. Jay Inslee’ Legislative Affairs and Policy Director, announced he is leaving his job in the governor’s office. The Herald Net, "Sturdevant is Legislative Affairs and Policy … [Read more...]
Key 2014 races to decide state Legislature make-up
Washington state senate races in 2014 will determine whether or not Inslee will be able to ram extreme agenda through Legislature. Crosscut, “The stakes in the fight for Senate control are … [Read more...]
What does Steyer and a member of Putin’s inner circle have in common?
Farallon Capital Management, a hedge fund founded by Democrat donor Tom Steyer, sold a stake of a Russian oil company to a member of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle and current target of U.S. sanctions. … [Read more...]
WA state survey indicates need for open government
According to a survey conducted by Washington State University, lawmakers, legislative staff and lobbyists all want to see an increase in citizen participation in government via remote testimony … [Read more...]
More liberal secret donors outed
A document discovered on the floor of a recent Democracy Alliance conference revealed secretive group’s new donors. The Free Beacon, “The Democracy Alliance does not actually accept donations. … [Read more...]
Obamacare predictions come true
In yesterday’s edition of the Morning Bell, the Heritage Foundation pointed to nine Obamacare predictions that have become a reality. The Heritage Foundation, “Four years ago, many health policy … [Read more...]