Opinion
Lawmaker says state should focus more on recovery
House Bill 1768 would define “recovery” in state legislation if the bill is passed.
Opinion
Legislators explore car tab solutions
Who knows if Democrats and Republicans can agree on this issue.
Opinion
An old tax idea is being resurrected
With Democrats in charge, it may pass this time around.
Opinion
New idea: Carbon fee for transportation, environmental work
A state Democrat is looking at installing a 10-year, $10 billion transportation package financed primarily with a carbon…
Opinion
Guns, helmets and soju proposals queued up for 2019 session
In an annual rite, lawmakers are already putting bills in the hopper they want to debate next year.
Opinion
Is Inslee prepping for a presidential run?
He may be a long shot, but so were several of our previous presidents.
Opinion
State revenue is unprecedented, but it’s still not enough
Bargaining agreements, mental health services, homelessness programs and the fight against opioid addiction take a lot of money…
Opinion
Despite booming state economy, expect higher taxes
The “Rainy Day” fund and the McCleary decision is expected to take most of the state revenue.
Opinion
These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials
A special commission will soon decide salaries for state officeholders, including the governor.
Opinion
Even with postage paid, voters couldn’t send ballots on time
While those ballots don’t get counted, taxpayers still must pay the Postal Service for delivering them.
Opinion
A victory they didn’t want means a fight they worked to avoid
De-Escalate Washington needs to restart the machinery of a campaign to pass I-940.
