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Why “Eco-Friendly” Isn’t Always as Clear as Ice
On a regular basis, people reach out to me to ask about various claims they see that something is “environmental friendly” or “sustainable.” I thought I’d use a recent question from someone to explain how I think about those…
Could the latest round of layoff’s be big tech’s “Will the last person leaving Seattle
For decades, Washington State and the cities of Redmond and Seattle have been the undisputed king of American tech, fueled by Amazon's campus and Microsoft's Redmond empire. After explosive growth, the region now…
Potato chips, strawberry milk, and the case for food ag-vocacy
Most Americans do not grow their own food. This disconnect between the farm gate, and the dinner plate has long been a concern for “ag-vocates” who’ve noted more people are unable to connect directly with reasons why…
Democrats in Olympia are about to destroy small businesses in Washington with a 9.9% income tax
If you think Olympia’s thirst for taxes couldn’t get any worse, get ready. Democrats in Olympia are discussing a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million dollars which along with high earning individuals, affects the vast majority…
Parsing the Impact of Mamdani’s Tax Hike Plans
The front-running candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has said he can finance his costly campaign promises – including free buses and universal child care – by taxing only a sliver of the city’s residents and…
Killing the I&D Tax leaps N.H. to No. 3 on national tax competitiveness index
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Risks Arise Again for Age-Verification Requirements
A recent breach once again underscores the tension between age-verification requirements and data privacy in laws seeking to protect children online.When I wrote a few months ago about the unintended consequences of the UK’s…
Beef purchase plan escalates concerns in ag country
After suggesting the United States would buy Argentinian beef to bring down the cost of American beef, the president doubled down on that plan with comments on social media aimed at farmers and ranchers.The comments sparked…
For AI Startups, Washington is a Mixed Bag
As the home of Microsoft, Amazon, Nintendo and many other high-profile tech companies, it's only natural that Washington would be a hub for many AI startups. Yet, when Forbes released their Top 50 AI List in April of…
Supplmental requests show budget crisis is self-inflicted
Paul Begala, an advisor to President Clinton once noted that “The budget is a profoundly moral document. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be.” That is certainly true of the 2025-27 Washington state budget.The…
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