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MDC Forum: A State Bank for WA? Aug 22, noon, in Seattle

The Metropolitan District Club is holding a forum A State Bank for WA?, on Wednesday, August 22, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. (600 Stewart Street, Suite 205),  with speakers WA State Treasurer Jim McIntire (against) and banking and commercial real estate consultant Darel Grothaus (for), moderated by Seattle City Councilmember Gael Tarleton. Free and […]

WA State House Ways and Means Chair Ross Hunter's data on state employee compensation

Data on State Employee Compensation Despite conservative claims to the contrary the number of state workers per 1000 residents is decreasing significantly, and state employee wages are not in general higher than private sector workers. “The end result is a 13.5% drop in general government state employees per thousand residents. Total employees, not adjusting for […]

Tell lawmakers in Olympia to Close the Big Oil tax loophole!

Washington Conservation Voters reports: Governor Inslee announced his 2013-2015 budget. With it, Governor Inslee draws a line in the sand: He has proposed to close the Big Oil tax loophole that gives away $41 million each biennium to out-of-state oil companies! Will you join Governor Inslee in standing up to Big Oil? Add your name […]