Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) is “extremely disturbed” by Amazon’s $1 million donation to business-friendly council candidates via the Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy (CASE), calling it a “fistful of … [Read more...]
Initiative update: The cash, the court, and who screwed up I-1639 so badly
It’s obvious-bordering-on-trite to point out that the state’s initiative process is not exactly a tool of the regular, everyday citizens. Born out of the 19th century progressives’ ideals, it now … [Read more...]
Gun initiative didn’t follow the rules – enough to keep it off the ballot?
Legislators at any level seek clarity. Bills (most of the time) are written with an eye toward removing ambiguity. Lawmakers hate to see their legislative babies shepherded through the process only to … [Read more...]
Never mind, for now – Lefties put income tax initiative on hold
Two weeks ago Shift reported on a tricky initiative filed by Lefty groups that aims to fool voters into approving a state income tax. Or rather, it would fool people into voting for a premise they … [Read more...]
New “not necessarily an income tax” initiative is ALL about an income tax
You can’t say they’re not getting cleverer (alternate phrase: devious). A bevy of far left groups, backed by liberal deep pocket Nick Hanauer, filed two possible initiatives with the final aim of a … [Read more...]
Seattle must have plenty of money – blows $100 million on a dump
You might think that the city of Seattle is lacking the resources to properly fund its public priorities. After all, the school district is facing a deficit, and city council members are talking about … [Read more...]
Seattle Council encouraged to slap higher taxes on businesses
The rest of the country is still recovering from last week’s elections, and determining what the “new normal” is going to be. However, in Seattle, the lesson learned from the elections by the city … [Read more...]
Reporter takes easy (and biased) route on inaccurate Inslee donor story
It’s easy for people to make lists. And the internet loves lists. Unfortunately, when journalists do it – and call it analysis – the public is cheated. Such is the case of extreme laziness and … [Read more...]
Today’s big-spending liberals: Sound Transit 3
The first full weekend of general election voting is behind us, and the airwaves (and mailboxes) are starting to fill up with political ads. So, as a public service, Shift is providing you with a peek … [Read more...]
Last Week Today – October 23, 2016
General election ballots have been mailed, and people are voting. The issues and candidates that Shift has been shining a light on for months (or years, as is the case with “green” governor Jay … [Read more...]
Today’s big-spending liberals: SEIU 775
Public records can provide valuable information, if they are used. To that end, Shift started this week combing through the records of the Public Disclosure Commission to shine a spotlight on liberal … [Read more...]
Today’s big-spending liberals – WA Conservation Voters
Now that ballots are on their way to voters, Shift is shining a spotlight on those liberal special interests which are doing their best – with big money – to elect Democrats and advance big-government … [Read more...]