Scientists point to controlled burns, or prescribed fires, as “an important tool for keeping forests healthier and less susceptible to devastating wildfires.” Given the historic wildfires that have … [Read more...]
Inslee staffer says he signed pointless agreements with China
Jay Inslee spent quite a lot of time signing agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Seattle last week. Inslee joined “four other U.S. governors and six Chinese governors in … [Read more...]
UW will comply with $15 minimum wage law
The University of Washington (UW) announced it would comply with Seattle’s $15 minimum wage law following protests and questions of whether or not the university would be required to do so. In April, … [Read more...]
Light rail on I-90 bridge presents unique – and pricey – problems
Placing a light rail line on the Interstate I-90 floating bridge has always presented engineering challenges—particularly considering the potential corrosive damage incurred by the stray electrical … [Read more...]
WSU kicks off fall with promise of lower tuition, thanks to GOP
Washington State University opened its doors for fall semester yesterday. And, thanks to the Republican controlled state Senate, students—and working families—can look forward to a lift in their … [Read more...]
Democrats tout Socialist Sanders’ event, which protesters later shut down
On Saturday, self-proclaimed socialist and Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders came to Seattle for two planned events. The first was a rally on Social Security, followed by a campaign rally … [Read more...]
Superintendent Randy Dorn’s unhinged plan to shutdown state gov
Washington State Superintendent Randy Dorn isn’t happy with the extent to which state legislators funded public education in the state budget. And, he’s letting everyone know about it. … [Read more...]
Studies link minimum wage hikes to job losses
Supporters of the $15 minimum wage often seek to deflect from the truth, and promote their union-driven agenda by pointing to an argument made by some economists claiming that no evidence exists … [Read more...]
UC’s Janet Napolitano sets $15 minimum wage
University of California President Janet Napolitano announced that the minimum wage for University of California employees and contract workers would increase to $15 per hour by the fall of 2017. This … [Read more...]
GOP wins big on higher education
Republicans won the college tuition battle. Yesterday evening, the state Legislature passed a balanced, no new taxes budget that—among other GOP victories—included the College Affordability Program … [Read more...]
Democrats’ “tax loophole” hypocrisy on display
Democrats often grumble over tax exemptions, calling them “tax loopholes” and blaming Republicans for creating them and/or not closing them. Of course, as is so often the case, the Democrats version … [Read more...]
Inslee’s latest “green” pact points to cap-and-tax, fuel mandate plans
Last month, Jay Inslee continued his relentless pursuit of implementing his extreme “green” agenda in Washington State by—without legislative involvement or public comment—signed an agreement that … [Read more...]