Blog
Gov. Ferguson promises to make the state more responsive. Here’s how he can make that happen.
In his inaugural address, Governor Bob Ferguson noted that “Our state government is bogged down by too much bureaucracy,” going on to say, “I’m not here to defend government. I’m here to reform it.”On September 3, the…
Bridges, Budgets and Transportation System Resilience
Late on September 23rd, an over-height truck struck the SR 167 bridge in South King County. Bridge girders were so badly damaged that WSDOT closed two northbound lanes on that heavily traveled highway. The closure is, even…
How the legislature dug Washington into a fiscal hole
The Office of Financial Management announced yesterday a stark $903 million downward revision in projected state revenues through 2029, compared to the June forecast. This isn't an unexpected shock, it's the result…
Ag labor myths persist, posing challenges to reform
Two myths in agricultural labor continue to persist: H-2A visa labor is cheap and there are enough Americans to cover the needs of U.S. farms. The H-2A visa program, which provides legal working status to agricultural workers…
TRENDING
