Liberal mega-donors have a plan to heavily influence state-level legislative elections. The Washington Post, “The plan, being crafted in private by a group of about 100 donors that includes … [Read more...]
WSDOT needs reform
Smarter Government Washington explains how recent events point to Washington State Department of Transportation’s need to reform. Smarter Government WA, “We know WSDOT can do better and it … [Read more...]
More bad news for Dems
A new poll shows low level of support for Democrats. Time, The Pew Research Center/USA Today survey released Monday found that 47% of registered voters either support the Republican candidate in … [Read more...]
WA Dems: racist is a “good Democrat,” “comfortable” with keeping contributions
WA Democrats shoot down call to return known cult bigot JZ Knight’s $65,000 contribution to their party. The Olympian, “Party chairman Roger Erskine said he welcomes the money that will be used to … [Read more...]
Murray to announce min. wage plan… on May Day
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray picked May Day to announce his plan to implement a $15 min. wage. The Seattle Times, “The plan would then go to the City Council for discussion. Labor interests are … [Read more...]
May Day protests in Seattle
Apparently, this year’s Seattle May Day protests will be about “immigrant and worker rights, including the campaign for a $15 minimum wage.” The Oregonian, “There are social media postings from two … [Read more...]
Democrats OK with bigot’s political contributions
This year alone, Democrats accepted $65,000 from a known bigot. From the NW Daily Marker, "Official political campaign finance disclosures show that Thurston County Democrats have accepted $65,000 … [Read more...]
WA school districts experience rapid pop. growth
In the midst of the teachers’ union lax attitude toward $40 million loss, new reports indicate Washington state school districts struggle to keep up with rapid growth. The News Tribune, "An … [Read more...]
Murray continues push for $15 min wage in Seattle
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s committee failed to reach an agreement on a $15 minimum wage by deadline. The Seattle Times, “Regrettably ... we don’t have an agreement,” Murray said the day after his … [Read more...]
Steyer claims he is transparent…
Billionaire Tom Steyer insists his politicking—i.e. secret donations to Democrats and liberal causes—is “completely open.” The Wall Street Journal, “Why is Mr. Steyer so touchy about motives and … [Read more...]
Dorn blames WEA for $40 million education loss
Superintendent Randy Dorn directs blame for loss of No Child Left Behind waiver to teachers’ union. The News Tribune, “Dorn, the state superintendent of public instruction, said in a statement … [Read more...]
Min. wage committee fails to reach compromise
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s committee of business and labor failed to reach an agreement on raising the minimum wage in the city. The Seattle Times, “A core group of negotiators worked late Tuesday … [Read more...]