Stories by Bob Pishue
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Opinion: Which state was ranked the best place to live?
WalletHub ranked Idaho No. 1 in its Best States to Live study; Washington placed 33rd, last in safety.
Opinion: No surprise! West Coast climate policies drive the high cost of gas
New research links Washington's Climate Commitment Act and Carbon Fuel Standard to gas price increases of $0.41 to $0.48 per gallon.
Opinion: Transportation officials may be pivoting as costs explode on interstate bridge replacement
Rail's share of the I-5 bridge budget may be far larger than the 14% figure officials are citing.
Opinion: It’s time to save taxpayers from Sound Transit’s strategic misrepresentation
Sound Transit's ST3 rail program faces a $35 billion shortfall, and Southwest Washington taxpayers could bear new costs.
Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified
Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now comes with a 240% higher price tag than first estimated.
Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center argues that new vehicle and fuel taxes in Washington will raise driving costs while diverting funds away from roads.