At least eight public school districts have scheduled illegal strike days beginning this week. The strikes are part of a statewide effort organized by local teachers unions, with the support of the … [Read more...]
Democrat state treasurer introduces state income tax plan
Democrats don’t want to take “no” for an answer, particularly when it comes to a state income tax. The Washington State Democrat Party lists a state income tax as a “guiding principle” in its party … [Read more...]
WEA attacks GOP lawmakers with two outlandish lies
The Washington Education Association has difficulty with understanding the difference between truths and lies. Unfortunately, more often than not, the money-grabbing union opts for lies to advance its … [Read more...]
Republicans pass complete budget, Democrats pass rough draft
Yesterday, after overcoming hours of delay tactics by Senate Democrats, the Republican-controlled state Senate passed a complete bi-partisan budget. That means the Senate approved all the accompanying … [Read more...]
Quiz: April Fool’s or House Democrats’ budget?
It’s April Fool’s Day and, in light of the occasion, Shift came up with a little quiz we’re calling “April Fool’s or House Democrats’ budget.” So, go ahead a test how much you may or may not know … [Read more...]
Republicans’ budget: Balanced, no new taxes vs. Democrats’ budget: $2 billion+ in taxes
The Republican-controlled state Senate did not take long to respond to state House Democrats’ 2015-17 budget, which they introduced on Friday. Today, Senate Republicans presented their version of the … [Read more...]
WEA launches self-centered campaign
OurVoice WEA, the Washington Education Association’s (WEA) political action arm, launched an “It’s Time!” campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness for a “big education rally on the … [Read more...]
McAuliffe backs out of measure opposed by WEA, again
Democrat state Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe (1st LD) is at it again, perceptibly bowing to the interests of the Washington Education Association (WEA). According to the Everett Herald, the top Democrat on … [Read more...]
State to collect $247 million more in taxes than expected
Legislative budget writers received good news on Friday when Washington State’s chief economist said the state would receive $274 million more in revenue than previously projected from now through … [Read more...]
WEA makes video criticizing GOP legislators
Say you are a union activist that just spent a day lobbying legislators in Olympia. At the end of the day, you… Follow-up with the legislators you just met with an email or letter thanking them … [Read more...]
Top 5 Democrat plays worse than Seahawks’ final pass
Too soon? We feel your pain, trust us. But, at least these Democrat policies/strategies were deflated—pun intended. Oh, and happy Groundhog Day. We suggest watching Bill Murray’s 1993 classic to … [Read more...]
Democrats’ rocky 30-year relationship with education funding
Jay Inslee and his fellow Democrat have attempted to deflect blame for the State Supreme Court’s McClearly decision on Republicans for quite some time now. But, they cannot escape the facts—and their … [Read more...]