The 2015 legislative session wrapped up last week. Since then, Democrats have been scrambling to paint themselves—and their message—as winners of the session. Unfortunately for them, media outlets … [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...]
Liberals attempt pot joke at GOP expense… and utterly fail
The far-left activists over at Fuse Washington thought it would be pretty funny to pull a publicity stunt meant to attack state Senate Republicans—and more specifically continue their … [Read more...]
3 things Inslee, House Democrats must do to get the people’s business done
Today is the start of this year’s legislative special session—a waste of time required because of state House Democrats’ various delay tactics, including their refusal to pass a complete budget … [Read more...]
5 things Jay Inslee will likely tell lawmakers behind closed doors
The state Legislature was forced into a special session due to state House Democrats refusing to do their jobs and pass a complete budget. Last week, Jay Inslee called a 30-day special session to … [Read more...]
TBT: How Democrats obstructed the legislative agenda in 2014
The legislative agenda in 2015 is clear—the Legislature must pass a balanced and sustainable budget that includes education reforms and funding as required by the state Supreme Court’s McCleary … [Read more...]
Democrats ignore economics, bill their capital gains tax as “fair”
Democrat state House Speaker Chopp said in a recent interview, “A tax on capital gains would certainly make our tax system in Washington a lot fairer. It’s definitely something we’re going to look … [Read more...]
Democrats vs. Inslee
Jay Inslee and members of his own party have been getting in the ring quite a lot lately, with Inslee on the receiving end of most knockout punches. Much of the tension is driven by Inslee’s extreme … [Read more...]
Inslee pushing tax break, special benefits for millionaire friends
Jay Inslee always looks out for his friends and campaign donors even if it means breaking campaign promises. He refused to publically state his opposition to the Washington Education Association’s … [Read more...]
The WEA’s shrinking influence
The 2014 state elections revealed that the Washington Education Association’s (WEA) influence in Washington State is declining. As the Washington Policy Center points out, the recent election results … [Read more...]
More Democrats add their names to I-1351 opposition
Last week, SHIFT reported that a small handful of Democrats expressed public disapproval of the Washington Education Association’s (WEA) latest power grab, Initiative 1351. The 43rd District Democrats … [Read more...]
Even some Democrats dislike the WEA’s I-1351 money grab
The Washington Education Association (WEA) is billing its latest money grab, I-1351, as a smaller class size initiative. But, as SHIFT has reported in the past, while I-1351’s public relations … [Read more...]