Washington Liberals Blog
How the sequester impacts Washington seniors
Below is the Press Release that the Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans set to all Washington state media outlets today regarding the impacts of the sequester. Senators Murray and Cantwell Stand Up for...
Paul Cienfuegos on Community Rights Ordinances
Five minutes and 20 seconds. Grab a cup of coffee and give Paul a listen. Paul and I agree on a lot of things, but we both start from the point that single issue...
The Ball Is in the Legislature's Court
The Democrats have to make the case for raising taxes. Brendan Williams is a former state rep from the 22nd District, and an inconsolable left-winger. Successful government demands voter participation and holding elected officials...
Keep mitts off law reforming payday loans
The other day I needed some cash and went to the only ATM I could find. I took out $100 and got charged $3. Sort of an expensive way to access your own money,...
State Supreme Court strikes down super-majority requirement for raising taxes
As we’ve been asserting for years, Tim Eyman’s initiatives requiring a super-majority requirement for the legislature to pass tax increases is unconstitutional. As reported in the Seattle P-I, and as you can see for...
SB 5011 would reverse progress on sustainable development
Right wing, anti-government activists are pushing a state bill to weaken growth management in Washington State. SB 5011 – 2013-14 would prohibit ” the state of Washington and its political subdivisions from adopting and developing...
Crime and No Punishment
First Known Bank Malfeasance of the Week: With the $25 billion attorneys general settlement, banks are supposed to reduce the principal and interest on thousands of mortgages that are in trouble. When they do...