The Fourth International, a group which claims to lead the world socialist movement, recently lambasted labor unions for exempting themselves from so-called “workers’ rights” bills, including higher … [Read more...]
Democrats want a lawsuit, not a budget
State House Democrats and Jay Inslee refuse to give up on their tax hike push. For whatever reason—pride over admitting they were wrong, willful ignorance or, more likely, political strategy— the … [Read more...]
WFSE schedules state employee walkouts
The Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is planning a statewide “Unity Break” (a job walkout) on Thursday, June 18 to protest the state Senate Republican’s responsible budget proposal. So, … [Read more...]
The big reason behind Democrats’ tax obsession
State House Democrats’ revised version of spending plan, released Monday, eliminates their tax hike proposal on small businesses. It’s a welcome sign that the liberals who control the House are … [Read more...]
GOP state senator champions open government
The state Legislature faces the end of the first special session today. Unfortunately, the State House has yet to pass a budget or a much needed transportation package – though the State Senate passed … [Read more...]
OR’s fuel mandate drama reflects WA’s transportation fiasco
Oregon’s fuel mandate—jammed through the Democrat-controlled state House and Senate without a single Republican vote—has managed to stall negotiations for a transportation package. According … [Read more...]
Despite special session deadline, Democrats refuse to compromise or pass a budget
This week, the state Legislature faces a special session adjournment deadline of Thursday, May 28. Unfortunately, as key agenda items remain incomplete, it isn’t likely state lawmakers will be able to … [Read more...]
Democrats’ special interest $$$ addiction
State employee pay hikes continue to be a major sticking point for negotiations between the Democrat-controlled state House and the Republican-majority state Senate – though, of course, the fact the … [Read more...]
Democrats’ big special interests deception
State employee pay hikes continue to be a sticking point for budget negotiations between the Democrat-controlled state House and the Republican-controlled state Senate. House Democrats followed Jay … [Read more...]
TBT: Democrats’ special relationship with special interests
When state House Democrats introduced their so-called budget (it’s really just a $39 billion spending plan, with no financing for it), they followed Jay Inslee’s lead and rewarded their million-dollar … [Read more...]
House Democrats won’t budge on tax increases
The 2015 legislative session did not wrap-up on time because state House Democrats refused to do their jobs and pass a complete, balanced budget. Of course, that would require them to transform their … [Read more...]
GOP: If government shutdown ahead, Democrats must accept responsibility
Democrat lawmakers refused to do their jobs and pass a complete budget. As a result, the state Legislature has been forced into a special session. If Democrats keep up their tactics and prevent … [Read more...]