Stories by Sam Cardwell
7 stories
Opinion: How to get Washington’s business climate back on track
Sam Cardwell points to AWB recommendations on budget discipline, tax policy stability and clearing the way for growth.
Opinion: America 250 – A republic, if we can keep it
Sam Cardwell draws on Athens, the French Revolution, and the founders to argue self-governance demands constant citizen participation.
Opinion: Washington’s Attorney General offers strong defense of signature gatherers’ rights
AG Nick Brown urges 39 county prosecutors to protect signature gatherers from harassment and theft.
Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability
Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.
Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?
Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year.
Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages
Policy analyst Sam Cardwell argues California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has cost thousands of jobs and warns other states against similar hikes.
Opinion: Failure to extend the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would hurt taxpayers
Congress must act to prevent significant tax hikes by extending the TCJA, which will impact families and businesses across the region.