The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) failed to deliver on its promises concerning the I-405 tolling scheme, according to the latest data. Also, Democrat lawmakers insist on making … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 01/19/16
In today’s news, Jay Inslee faces harsh criticism on his failed leadership courtesy of the Democrat-controlled Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also, a group of airport … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 01/18/16
A top state House Democrat admitted that his fellow party members have no interest in acting on I-1366 by giving voters a chance to enact a 2/3 rule via a constitutional amendment. Rather, they prefer … [Read more...]
Last Week Today – 01-17-16
Team – Last week, the 2016 legislative session officially kicked off. And, as we predicted, Democrat lawmakers are already pushing for a state income tax. It took less than one week for Democrats … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 01/15/15
Today, Shift pokes a bit of fun at Democrat lawmakers who—less than one week into the 2016 legislative session—have lined up to reintroduce their various state income tax bills. In other news, Bertha … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 01/14/16
The pomp and circumstance of the legislature’s opening days is transitioning into the daily grind of hearings, press conferences, and Jay Inslee’s re-election campaign maneuverings, as we move toward … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift- 01/13/16
It’s obvious – I-405’s new tolling lanes are a mess. The commute-time tolls are eye-popping for many motorists. Even worse, despite adding a new toll lane in each direction, commute times for drivers … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 01/12/16
When Gov. Jay Inslee gave his State of the State address today, he delivered it in a House chamber that’s more closely split than any since 2002. After racking up a big majority, Speaker Frank Chopp … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 01/11/16
Washington’s legislature convened today, and as it has been eloquently put before, “No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” Shift previews what Democrats … [Read more...]
Last Week Today – 01/11/16
Team – Last week, we looked at the top issues lawmakers will have to address during the 2016 legislative session – which starts today. From energy-price-raising carbon rules to state income tax … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 01/08/16
Shift ends the first full week of January with our fifth-in-the-series legislative previews, and it’s our saddest piece — what will become of scandal-ridden Democrat Auditor Troy Kelley? Perhaps if … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 01/07/16
Today, Shift took a look at the state Department of Ecology’s new carbon reduction regulatory rules… which Jay Inslee thinks he can pass by executive order. And, speaking of our green governor, a new … [Read more...]