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Opinion: A year out from the new payroll tax collection, WPC releases study showing WA Cares program failing on multiple fronts
David Boze of the Washington Policy Center provides insight on Elizabeth Hovde’s study on the state’s long-term-care program
Opinion: Recertification might be on the way for Washingtonians with exemptions from state’s long-term-care payroll tax
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center offers the latest information for those who have received exemptions.
Extreme heat expected through the week
Hot weather is expected to impact Washington state through Friday of this week, with predicted daytime temperatures in the 90s or over 100 degrees in some places. Cooling cen…
Opinion: Washington state hospitals are in financial trouble – blame the government
Dr. Roger Stark of the Washington Policy Center discusses a report by the Washington State Hospital Association indicates virtually every hospital in the state is…
Opinion: Another committee, more pie-in-the-sky thinking drives Universal Health Care Commission
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center discusses the Universal Health Care Commission setting up another committee to make recommendations to the Washingt…
New statewide crime numbers confirm importance of reestablishing public safety, says Republican leader
The state Senate’s Republican leader says new numbers showing crime has continued to increase across Washington should give legislators even mor…
Opinion: Public records shed light on why Sound Transit removed “no state income tax” reference from CEO brochure
Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center offers a step-by-step account of his search to reveal the truth
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Commissioner James R. (Bob) Johnson Memorial Service scheduled for Sat., July 30
…er Johnson led a life of service, beginning with the United States Army, the Seattle Police Department, and retiring from the Washington State Patrol with over 30 years of service.
Opinion: State superintendent says he’s trying to cancel state assessment of student learning
Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center shares thoughts on Superintendent Chris Reykdahl’s comments about ‘the collapsing learning levels provided to publi…
Opinion: S&P says credit strength for Washington is no state income tax
The State Treasurer put out a press release last week highlighting Washington’s strong credit rating and the impact on bond sale savings.
Judge declares John Ley to be an ineligible candidate in the 18th Legislative District race for representative
…ordered Friday that John Ley is an ineligible candidate for Washington State’s 18th Legislative District State Representative Position No. 2.
Opinion: More exemptions sought, and more on the way, as people seek escape hatch from inadequate long-term-care program and burdensome payroll tax
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center states ‘the hits keep coming to individual and family budgets in a state where lawmakers prefer increased governmen…