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Low test scores used to assail Inslee’s school closure during pandemic
Education director of the Washington Policy Center, Liv Finne, criticizes Governor Jay Inslee’s decision to close schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing a signi…
Opinion: Income tax on capital gains drives increase in state revenue forecast
…ris Corry provides a report on the updated forecast for the Washington Policy Center. Washington State sees an increase in revenue forecast, driven by higher-than-expected capital gains collections, b…
Opinion: High-Speed Rail proposal runs into high-cost problems
Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center provides the findings that cast doubt on the feasibility of the proposal.
Opinion: Cell-cultured meat gets approval for marketing, sale
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center suggests we can all pump the brakes before the cows come home when it comes to eliminating the animals involved in…
Opinion: Cost of Washington’s CO2 tax jumps to 45 cents per gallon
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says more government spending probably only carves up the pie of how CO2 emissions are reduced, but it won’t change…
Opinion: The state overpaid unemployment benefits during the pandemic and Washington taxpayers are footing the bill
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes ESD officials need to provide the public with more transparency into its internal policies.
Opinion: Intermittent sources of energy create cost and reliability risks for the Northwest
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says the cost of electricity during a blackout may be zero, but people aren’t likely to see that low price as a hed…
Opinion: WA Cares investment meeting talks money, mentions renewed website
…fectiveness and potential drawbacks. Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center provides some of the meeting’s highlights.
Opinion: State salary report shows running a school district is often the best job in town
Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center believes that it’s important for the public to be informed about how much school leaders are paid and how effective…
Opinion: State transportation budget highlights
Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center believes the budget shows little progress on the reforms to planning and prioritization that are desperately needed…
Opinion: WPC’s tax transparency website proposal a step closer to reality
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center discusses the wide variety of issues with Washington’s 2023-2025 Operating Budget.
Opinion: Washington State Transportation Budget 2023-2025
Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center believes the budget does not fund WSDOT preservation and maintenance at the level needed to achieve a state of good…