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"Consumer protection" and other insults

Posted by Trent England - March 10, 2010

Desperately seeking snitches

Posted by Trent England - March 09, 2010

The Known Universe

Posted by Scott Roberts - March 09, 2010

Special session? Bet the farm on it

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 09, 2010

One legislator, multiple votes

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 09, 2010

House backs tax hikes

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 09, 2010

Smokes to cost more, per Senate action - Idaho, Oregon merchants rejoice

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 07, 2010

BREAKING NEWS: Senate passes tax package - More hikes to come.

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 07, 2010

The public pulse on tax increases - Who do you trust?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 07, 2010

Around the legislative budget-and-tax horn

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 06, 2010

EFF urges Washington Supreme Court to review public records case

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 05, 2010

Become a 10 Minute Citizen!

Posted by Lasse Lund - March 05, 2010

More Ghost Bills and 'The Bill We've been Aiming for All Session'

Posted by Brett Davis - March 05, 2010

I tried to soak the rich and just drenched myself

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 05, 2010

A citizen's view on the income tax proposal

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - March 05, 2010

Senate committee takes up income tax measure on short notice

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 05, 2010

Voters will be Asked to Approve an Income Tax in November: Hearing Today at 4:30

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 04, 2010

Is Obama selling judgeships in exchange for health care votes?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 03, 2010

Judge rejects Governor's claim of executive privilege

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 03, 2010

SB 5046 passes House, card check coming to WA?

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - March 03, 2010

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, March 3 - Judgment Day

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 03, 2010

Online Learning round-up

Posted by Diana Cieslak - March 02, 2010

Hello, My Name is "Washington" and I Have a Spending Problem

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 02, 2010

I'm from the government, and I don't need to follow the rules

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 02, 2010

House committee approves tax-hike measure

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 02, 2010

HB 3191: Yesterday's Ghost Bill, Today's Taxpayer Terror

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 02, 2010

House budget plan nickels and dimes to death

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 02, 2010

Health Care Reform: A Tale of Two States

Posted by Brett Davis - March 01, 2010

HB 3191: This Ain't a Friendly Ghost

Posted by Brett Davis - March 01, 2010

Health Care Watch for Monday March 1 - All you need to know about the health care summit

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 01, 2010

Senate passes budget - hike in sales tax favored

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 28, 2010

At Washington State Ferries not even a stopped clock is right twice a day

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 27, 2010

Great news! K-6 Online Learning Funding Restored

Posted by Diana Cieslak - February 26, 2010

Watch Ways and Means Hearing on Cuts -- including K-6 online learning

Posted by Diana Cieslak - February 26, 2010

Endorsement of State Liquor Monopoly Reeks of Government Paternalism

Posted by Brett Davis - February 26, 2010

Per KING 5-Survey USA Poll, I-960 move by governor, legislature stinks

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 26, 2010

Health Care Watch for Friday February 26 - The Sominex summit and subsequent saber rattling

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 26, 2010

BREAKING NEWS: Tacoma teacher shot, killed at elementary school

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 26, 2010

Update on House's proposal to cut K-6 online learning

Posted by Diana Cieslak - February 25, 2010

Now is Not the Time to Build Heritage Center

Posted by Brett Davis - February 25, 2010

Washington Tax Tidal Wave

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 25, 2010

Push Back Video Recap

Posted by Corey Burres - February 25, 2010

Landowner Frustration

Posted by Scott Roberts - February 25, 2010

Legislators say the darndest things

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 25, 2010

Gregoire signs I-960 suspension - doesn't favor sales tax hike

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 24, 2010

Eminent Domain Abuse: reform still needed

Posted by Scott Roberts - February 24, 2010

“Crossing the Rubicon” in WA state labor law

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - February 24, 2010

WA Supreme Court 2009 review

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 24, 2010

Standing up for Federalism in Madison and Juneau

Posted by Trent England - February 24, 2010

K-6 Online Learning under fire

Posted by Diana Cieslak - February 23, 2010

Senate Proposes $1.4 Billion in New Spending

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 23, 2010

Senate vote means tax hikes soon and inevitable

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 22, 2010

Tsunami of Taxes Continues with Governor's Proposed Bottled Water Tax

Posted by Bob Williams - February 22, 2010

Health Care Watch for Monday February 22 - Bella Lugosi is the symbol of health care "reform"

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 22, 2010

The $5.3 Billion Bill

Posted by Brett Davis - February 19, 2010

Proposed Hazardous Waste Tax Could Cost Jobs, With Funds Diverted to Balance Budget

Posted by Bob Williams - February 19, 2010

Don't bogart, Mr. Mayor Pro-Tem

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 19, 2010

Laying on of hands at the Capitol

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 18, 2010

I-960 coffin nailed shut

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 18, 2010

Love of Taxes Means Never Having to Say They're "Temporary"

Posted by Brett Davis - February 17, 2010

Rhode Island School Superintendent plans to fire all high school staff

Posted by Diana Cieslak - February 17, 2010

The Kabuki drama - Greek tragedy death of I-960

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 17, 2010

Daycare unionization bill scheduled for hearing tomorrow

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - February 17, 2010

Governor Gregoire's Tax Package Released

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 17, 2010

Symphony orchestra unions to play 2nd movement

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - February 17, 2010

Join EFF and the Federalist Society to discuss the Citizens United ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 17, 2010

Coming to a daycare center near you ...

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - February 16, 2010

Olympics Inspire State to Find a Cheaper Way to Pick Up Trash

Posted by Brett Davis - February 16, 2010

Opposite sides' rallies dominate Presidents Day at State Capitol

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 16, 2010

House Panel votes to dump I-960 - Political cover seen as key reason

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 16, 2010

Thousands Turn Out in Olympia to Push Back Against Higher Taxes

Posted by Brett Davis - February 15, 2010

Economists Project Sales Tax Hike Will Result in Thousands of Private Sector Job Losses

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 12, 2010

Another assault on your right to know

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 12, 2010

Double Trouble for Taxpayers: Democrat Legislators Propose to Double Death Tax

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 12, 2010

Lawmakers Won't Get Bailed Out by Revenue Anytime Soon

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 12, 2010

Democrats propose kamikaze sales tax hike

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 11, 2010

Mr. Suits Goes to Olympia, Washington

Posted by Brett Davis - February 11, 2010

House Proposes More than $1.5 Billion in New Taxes Next Year

Posted by Brett Davis - February 11, 2010

Senate Kills I-960--All of It This Time

Posted by Brett Davis - February 11, 2010

WA Eminent Domain: fact correction

Posted by Scott Roberts - February 10, 2010

Washington's Dark Ages

Posted by Trent England - February 10, 2010

Join Our No New Taxes Tele-Town Hall Meeting Tonight at 7pm

Posted by Corey Burres - February 10, 2010

Initiative 960: Theater of the Absurd Continues in Olympia

Posted by Brett Davis - February 10, 2010

Stunning Results Shine through New Labor Study

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - February 10, 2010

Senate clears the way for higher taxes

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 09, 2010

Get Free - L.O.V.E. - Episode 33

Posted by Corey Burres - February 09, 2010

Judge orders Seattle School Board back to "Start" on math curriculum

Posted by Diana Cieslak - February 09, 2010

Update on Labor

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - February 09, 2010

When rules don't apply: Committee holds public hearing on title-only tax bill, no public notice

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 09, 2010

EFF urges state Supreme Court to review property assessment ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 06, 2010

"Court Bullies Legislature on Basic Education Funding"

Posted by Diana Cieslak - February 05, 2010

EFF files opening brief in appeal of voter registration lawsuit

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 05, 2010

Evergreen State to have going out of business sale?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 05, 2010

Tax foes, advocates go head to head at hearing to suspend I-960

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 04, 2010

State Needs to be Educated on Starting Preschool Program

Posted by Diana Cieslak - February 04, 2010

Bill to gut Initiative 960 dropped this afternoon, set for hearing tomorrow at 1:30

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 03, 2010

Amber and Dave's Excellent Radio Adventure

Posted by Brett Davis - February 02, 2010

Only in Washington: The Tree of Strife

Posted by Corey Burres - February 02, 2010

Get Free - Holy House Bill Batman

Posted by Gregg Santee - February 02, 2010

Times partners with bloggers for local news coverage

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 02, 2010

Poetry in Motion: State Suspends Search for Laureate, Redmond Gets One

Posted by Brett Davis - February 01, 2010

Seattle Times Editorial Board Opposes HB 1329

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 29, 2010

Daycare bill moves on to Senate

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 29, 2010

Bottled Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop Untaxed

Posted by Brett Davis - January 29, 2010

Thurston County: property values go down, taxes go up

Posted by Scott Roberts - January 29, 2010

20,000 Washingtonians Tell Lawmakers “Hands Off Our Wallets”

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 28, 2010

Crabtastic: State Wants Your Donations to Go to Pot (Removal)

Posted by Brett Davis - January 28, 2010

Barack I - L'etat, c'est moi

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 28, 2010

Legislative musings on Race to the Top and the "Washington Way"

Posted by Diana Cieslak - January 28, 2010

More on the Cassan's victory in SeaTac

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 28, 2010

SOTU: Not Holding My Breath on Earmark Transparency

Posted by Brett Davis - January 27, 2010

Cassans eminent domain battle ends

Posted by Scott Roberts - January 27, 2010

Oregon votes to hike taxes

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 27, 2010

Big Journalism: "Public Employees Unions Are Sinking California and the Nation"

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 27, 2010

Liberty quietly at risk

Posted by Trent England - January 26, 2010

Former President of Seattle Union Charged with Embezzlement

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 26, 2010

Stimulus contract is news to recipient

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 26, 2010

Talkin' on (Budget) Sunshine

Posted by Brett Davis - January 26, 2010

Government employees now account for majority of union members in America

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 25, 2010

Good, bad, or ugly?

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 25, 2010

Last Days to Sign Our No New Taxes Petition

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 25, 2010

Labor v. Dems: the show begins

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 25, 2010

We go down the highway ... to five state capitals

Posted by Trent England - January 22, 2010

Remember I-960: Hold Your Legislators Accountable

Posted by Brett Davis - January 22, 2010

A National Popular Vote would hurt small states

Posted by Diana Cieslak - January 22, 2010

President Obama Channeling FDR in War Against Wall Street, Banks

Posted by Brett Davis - January 22, 2010

Obamacare - services pending

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 22, 2010

This Week on GetFree.tv

Posted by Corey Burres - January 21, 2010

More free speech news: Federal court rules against taxpayer-funded elections

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - January 21, 2010

High Court strikes down part of McCain-Feingold Act

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - January 21, 2010

Hey, Big Spender! 2010

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 20, 2010

Save Our States on the Road

Posted by Diana Cieslak - January 20, 2010

Talk Back Week 2: Taking on the Unions

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 20, 2010

It got rough in Springfield

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 20, 2010

Labor opposes furlough proposal

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 20, 2010

Brown bests Coakley – Hometown fails to stem tide

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 20, 2010

Election Day finds Coakley at home

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 19, 2010

Is Your Legislator Pro or Con on I-960?

Posted by Brett Davis - January 19, 2010

Bill to unionize daycares is back

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 19, 2010

Elections Division improves voter registration form

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 19, 2010

Orchestra Bill Not Music to Small Businesses’ Ears

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 19, 2010

Notable WA Sup. Ct. decisions from 2009

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 19, 2010

Coakley rallies union faithful

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 18, 2010

Democrats Have the Votes to Suspend I-960, It Appears

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 18, 2010

Governor's Budget Office Not in a Hurry to Share Understated (?) Health Premium Savings

Posted by Brett Davis - January 18, 2010

Voter apathy the norm in Springfield

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 18, 2010

On the ground in Springfield, Mass.

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 17, 2010

Freedom Foundation reporter headed to Massachusetts to cover Senate race

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 16, 2010

Legislature should consider eminent domain reform

Posted by Scott Roberts - January 15, 2010

End Scene on the Washington State Film Office, Part II

Posted by Brett Davis - January 14, 2010

McKenna slow to reform eminent domain laws

Posted by Scott Roberts - January 14, 2010

Sinking Ship of State: Ferrying Your Money to Mileage Reimbursements and Lapel Pins

Posted by Brett Davis - January 14, 2010

Government Continues to Artfully Waste Taxpayer Money

Posted by Brett Davis - January 14, 2010

$100 Million Per Year Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Up for Hearing Tomorrow

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 13, 2010

Talk Back

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 13, 2010

Governor claims "executive privilege" exemption to Public Records Act hundreds of times

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 13, 2010

Ralph Shape throws a curve ball at the Cassans

Posted by Scott Roberts - January 13, 2010

The United States government's seal of approval - I'm legit!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 12, 2010

Info on Washington State Supplemental Budget Proposal--Book 2

Posted by Brett Davis - January 12, 2010

From the Horse’s Mouth: Labor on the 2010 Legislature

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - January 12, 2010

Co-opting state governments

Posted by Trent England - January 12, 2010

Where is your budget plan, Governor Gregoire?

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 12, 2010

Top 10 Ways to Balance the Budget Without Raising Taxes

Posted by Brett Davis - January 12, 2010

Barber shop tax policy

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 12, 2010

Why it's so hard to stop tax increases in Washington state

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 11, 2010

Government Arrogance Toward Taxpayers on Display in L&I Letter

Posted by Brett Davis - January 08, 2010

Washington Supreme Court 2009 statistics

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 07, 2010

McKenna will appeal 9th Circuit felon voter decision

Posted by Trent England - January 07, 2010

Despite Claims, State Employee Contracts can be Changed

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 07, 2010

Privatize liquor sales

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 07, 2010

Time to Privatize Workers' Comp

Posted by Brett Davis - January 06, 2010

Democratic Leaders Want to Suspend Transparency Initiative

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 06, 2010

Legislature should follow taxpayers' model: prioritize

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 06, 2010

State ordered to let incarcerated felons vote

Posted by Trent England - January 05, 2010

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, January 5 - It was a dark and stormy night

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 05, 2010

Best Political Cartoons for December 2009

Posted by Corey Burres - January 05, 2010

"Wisconsin would lose big time!" under National Popular Vote

Posted by Diana Cieslak - January 04, 2010

Phantom Zip Codes follow on heels of phantom Congressional districts

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 04, 2010

State Supreme Court accepts federal overreaching

Posted by Trent England - December 31, 2009

Employer Gag Bill put on the shelf, a welcome respite for business owners facing tax hikes

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - December 31, 2009

Happy New Year: State Budget Predictions for 2010

Posted by Brett Davis - December 31, 2009

Rogues gallery 2009 - Top 10 blog posts for the year

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 30, 2009

Detroit: "the perfect laboratory for leftist policies at work"

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - December 30, 2009

Sotomayor on Property Rights

Posted by Scott Roberts - December 30, 2009

Eastside firefighters' union shows us how to close a deficit

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - December 29, 2009

Michigan's official tartan - the garb of new gall

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 29, 2009

Oregon's Employer Gag Bill faces lawsuit, but will this be enough to stop its passage in WA?

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - December 28, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, December 28 - Rum soaked fruitcake

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 28, 2009

Merry Christmas

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 25, 2009

The Night Before Christmas in Olympia

Posted by Brett Davis - December 23, 2009

When it comes to “getting tough” with unions, leadership’s hands seem to be tied

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - December 23, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, December 23 - An offer he can't refuse

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 23, 2009

Teacher Quality: L.A. plans to keep the best

Posted by Diana Cieslak - December 23, 2009

Get Free - Happy Holiday Tree

Posted by Corey Burres - December 23, 2009

New Jersey Court Makes the Right Decision

Posted by Scott Roberts - December 23, 2009

Understanding the Electoral College

Posted by Trent England - December 23, 2009

Legislators: First things first

Posted by Lynn Harsh - December 22, 2009

What to do with a failing school?

Posted by Diana Cieslak - December 22, 2009

Déjà Vu: UW to Lobby for Public Funds for Husky Stadium…Again

Posted by Brett Davis - December 21, 2009

Legislative Training Day

Posted by Lasse Lund - December 21, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, December 21 - Ain't no fat lady sung yet!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 21, 2009

Federalism protects freedom

Posted by Trent England - December 18, 2009

State Needs to Take Action on 'Opportunities for Washington'

Posted by Brett Davis - December 17, 2009

State Supreme Court decides Growth Management Act case

Posted by Trent England - December 17, 2009

Eminent Domain FAIL: cases around the country

Posted by Scott Roberts - December 17, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, December 16 - Cliff's Notes, anyone?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 16, 2009

Clemmons record mix-up not on Gregoire reform agenda

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 16, 2009

Both Washingtons Having Trouble Tightening Their Belts

Posted by Brett Davis - December 15, 2009

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, December 15 - Anybody's guess

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 15, 2009

What did Grover learn at (the Electoral) College

Posted by Trent England - December 15, 2009

Mike Huckabee on Radio Free Washington This Weekend!

Posted by Gregg Santee - December 14, 2009

Paperwork bungle may have freed cop killer

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 11, 2009

Update on the State's $20,000 'Holiday Tree'

Posted by Brett Davis - December 11, 2009

Eminent Domain reform legislation and SeaTac story

Posted by Trent England - December 11, 2009

Exceptional Tree, Exceptional Fine

Posted by Scott Roberts - December 10, 2009

Washington State Should Initiate Recovery Audits of Misspent Funds

Posted by Brett Davis - December 10, 2009

SeaTac abuses eminent domain to take family business

Posted by Trent England - December 10, 2009

'Tis Better to Give Than to Receive? Taxpayers 'Gift' 20 Grand for 'Holiday Tree'

Posted by Brett Davis - December 09, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, December 9 - Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 09, 2009

The State Budget and the New Economic Reality

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 09, 2009

With teachers' unions, it's always Groundhog Day

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 09, 2009

My first look at the Washington Legislature's prefiled bills

Posted by Trent England - December 09, 2009

Gregoire budget to be released tomorrow morning

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 08, 2009

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, December 8 - Get a life, Harry!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 08, 2009

Prefiled Bills Available for Online Viewing

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 08, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, December 7 - Politics which will live in infamy

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 07, 2009

Bad Solutions for a Bad News Budget?

Posted by Brett Davis - December 04, 2009

Holiday Wish List for Balancing the State Budget

Posted by Brett Davis - December 03, 2009

Quote of the Day

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 03, 2009

Supreme Court declines to review eminent domain case

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 02, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, December 2 - Dems asked to bite the hand that feeds them

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 02, 2009

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, December 1 - Carrying charges

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 01, 2009

Get Free - Thanksgiving Baste

Posted by Corey Burres - December 01, 2009

WSF safety lapses raise concerns

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 30, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, November 30 - Whole lot o' shoutin' goin' on

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 30, 2009

To protect and serve

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 29, 2009

Thankful for the Plenty Provided by Capitalism

Posted by Brett Davis - November 25, 2009

It's Turkey Day, not tofu day

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 25, 2009

We Agree: No Tax Hikes and Get Spending Under Control

Posted by Brett Davis - November 24, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, November 23 - Constitution? We don't need no Constitution

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 23, 2009

Health Care Watch for Friday, November 20 - How will Harry play?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 20, 2009

Get Free - Dialing Up!

Posted by Corey Burres - November 20, 2009

School District Transparency Project Clearly Getting Some Notice

Posted by Brett Davis - November 20, 2009

Altruism Not Allowed – Unless It’s Your Designated Job

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - November 19, 2009

State budget deficit balloons to $2.6 billion

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 19, 2009

Phantom congressional districts Web site corrected - sort of

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 18, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, November 18 - Enabling dependency

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 18, 2009

Unions vs. Taxpayers: new paycheck protection initiative in California

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 18, 2009

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, November 17 - Polls show majority opposed, but opposed to what?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 17, 2009

EFF appeals ruling in underage voter registration lawsuit

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 17, 2009

Washington state abounds with phantom Congressional districts per government Web site

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 17, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, November 16 - One hand dirties the other

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 16, 2009

Court won't interfere with teacher pay

Posted by Diana Cieslak - November 13, 2009

And Washington comes in.......37th?

Posted by Diana Cieslak - November 13, 2009

Health Care Watch for Friday, November 13 - With Obama Care, it's always Friday the 13th

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 13, 2009

Stay in touch, Kirby

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 12, 2009

WA Labor Unions Put Dems “To the Test” for Next Legislative Session

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - November 11, 2009

Veterans Day - Are we paying attention?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 11, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, November 11 - Ever heard of the Constitution?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 11, 2009

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, November 10 - Pelosi and The Piper

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 10, 2009

Confirmed: Suzette Kelo and others lost their homes for nothing

Posted by Trent England - November 10, 2009

Nation's Unemployment Rate Off the Chart

Posted by Brett Davis - November 09, 2009

EFF's Bob Williams to be honored at local Federalist Society annual event

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 09, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, November 9 – Nancy Pelosi meet Isaac Newton

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 09, 2009

Justice Madsen's opinions

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 09, 2009

Health Care Watch Special Edition for Saturday, November 7 - House passes Pelosi bill

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 07, 2009

"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this Wall."

Posted by Trent England - November 06, 2009

Health Care Watch for Friday, November 6 - High noon

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 06, 2009

Upcoming Events

Posted by Trent England - November 06, 2009

New WA Chief Justice: Barbara Madsen

Posted by Trent England - November 05, 2009

Health Care Watch for Thursday, November 5 - Repeat after me: No free lunch, no free lunch...

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 05, 2009

Jobs “saved” by federal stimulus dollars? Don’t believe everything you read

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 05, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, November 4 - What a difference a day makes

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 04, 2009

New Legally Speaking podcast episode

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 03, 2009

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, November 3 - "Worst Bill Ever"

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 03, 2009

How are judges selected in Washington?

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 02, 2009

Using Halloween Candy to Teach Kids About Taxes

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 02, 2009

Tea Party Express draws thousands to Puyallup Fairgrounds

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 02, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, November 2 - Calling Dr. Goldberg, Dr. Rube Goldberg

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 02, 2009

Fore!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 31, 2009

Boeing heads south—and you’re surprised?

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 30, 2009

Interview with Chief Justice Alexander

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 30, 2009

Health Care Watch for Friday, October 30 - The Haunted House and its health-care pumpkin

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 30, 2009

Glenn Beck covers our voter registration lawsuit

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 29, 2009

A visit from Motorhome Diaries

Posted by Corey Burres - October 29, 2009

Health Care Watch for Thursday, October 29 - The House weighs in

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 29, 2009

EFF on Glenn Beck

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 28, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, October 28 - Battle lines are drawn

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 28, 2009

New political troubles down in the Valley

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 27, 2009

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, October 27 - Nickled and dimed to death

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 27, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, October 26 - Through the Congressional glass darkly

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 26, 2009

Judge rules for Secretary of State in underage voter case

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 24, 2009

Life Imitates Speech: State Puts Out Bid Request for Crab Pot Disposal

Posted by Brett Davis - October 23, 2009

Tomorrow in Bellingham: Electoral College versus National Popular Vote

Posted by Trent England - October 23, 2009

Health Care Watch for Friday, October 23 - Obama Care today keeps the doctor away...permanently

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 23, 2009

Should the Secretary of State prevent ineligible voter registrations?

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 22, 2009

Get Free - Oh Oh It's Magic

Posted by Corey Burres - October 22, 2009

Climate Chains - A film you must see

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 22, 2009

Health Care Watch for Thursday, October 22 - An all-of-the-people-all-of-the-time moment

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 22, 2009

Health Care Watch for Wednesday, October 21 – Heavy lifting required

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 21, 2009

Modern man a wimp, says anthropologist

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 21, 2009

Health Care Watch for Tuesday, October 20 - The public option: It's B-A-C-K!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 20, 2009

Health Care Watch for Monday, October 19 - What's on the table?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 19, 2009

How open is your government?

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 16, 2009

Health Care Watch for Friday, October 16 - It's Rangeled up

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 16, 2009

Duped donors: Washington drivers unwittingly give to state parks

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 15, 2009

Health Care Watch for Thursday, October 15 - Baucus and beyond

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 15, 2009

Rob McKenna and the PDC vs the Building Industry Association of Washington

Posted by Trent England - October 14, 2009

Valley Medical Center politics - a chicken comes home to roost

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 14, 2009

Judicial appointment process not transparent

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 14, 2009

What goes up can never go down - in Washington state, that is

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 14, 2009

The Founding versus the Progressives

Posted by Trent England - October 14, 2009

Canadian Medicare - it's a waiting...and waiting...and waiting game

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 13, 2009

Got Milk? Government Bureaucrats Hard at Work Trying to Raise Moo Juice Prices

Posted by Brett Davis - October 13, 2009

Happy Columbus Day!

Posted by Trent England - October 12, 2009

Reason talks to Cato Institute Scholar Tom Palmer on Realizing Freedom

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 12, 2009

A Friendly Response Regarding School District Transparency

Posted by Brett Davis - October 12, 2009

Guest Blogger Maxine with a few unanswerable questions on healthcare...

Posted by Special Guest Blogger - October 12, 2009

Freedom Foundation Launches School District Transparency Project

Posted by Brett Davis - October 09, 2009

"No Child Left Behind" gives choices to some WA families

Posted by Diana Cieslak - October 08, 2009

The customer is always right - a prescription for healthcare

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 08, 2009

Is land development really against the "public interest"?

Posted by Trent England - October 08, 2009

CA legislature passes bill allowing 17-year-olds to register to vote

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 07, 2009

Baird gets this one right

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 07, 2009

Only in Washington: The EverGoat State

Posted by Corey Burres - October 07, 2009

New WA Supreme Court podcast

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 07, 2009

Stimulus strings will hobble budget options in 2010

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 05, 2009

Get Free - Obamanation

Posted by Corey Burres - October 05, 2009

Questions for readers wrap-up: Selkirk, Franklin, and Friday Harbor High Schools

Posted by Diana Cieslak - October 03, 2009

Gov. Gregoire threatens to turn murderers, rapists loose in neighborhoods unless taxes are raised

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 02, 2009

Questions for Readers Part 3: Waitsburg, Quincy, and Tumwater High

Posted by Diana Cieslak - October 01, 2009

Legislators set sights on higher sin taxes

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 01, 2009

Question for readers: Walla Walla and H.M. Jackson High – Why?

Posted by Diana Cieslak - September 30, 2009

Washington tax hikes on the horizon?

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 30, 2009

Blogger files complaint in King County race

Posted by Trent England - September 30, 2009

ACORN-related pictures worth thousands of dirty little words

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 30, 2009

Friends of ACORN: Project On Government Oversight

Posted by Trent England - September 30, 2009

Questions for readers: Sammamish, Interlake, and Rosalia High Schools

Posted by Diana Cieslak - September 29, 2009

Government "from birth ... "

Posted by Diana Cieslak - September 29, 2009

"Origins of Freedom" tells the story of the Declaration

Posted by Diana Cieslak - September 28, 2009

Jobless seniors retire early, strain social security

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 28, 2009

Pictures from "Take the Field with Glenn Beck"

Posted by Corey Burres - September 28, 2009

Pittsburgh police intimidate and break up peaceful assembly of Americans at G20 summit

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 25, 2009

The real "Story of Stuff" about Capitalism and the Free Market

Posted by Lynn Harsh - September 24, 2009

WA Supreme Court podcast

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 24, 2009

Lynn Harsh on the Glenn Beck Show

Posted by Corey Burres - September 23, 2009

U.S. Senate: "No, really, we won't tell you."

Posted by Trent England - September 23, 2009

Attorney General’s Office undercuts Public Records Act with Yousoufian amicus brief

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 22, 2009

All them little ACORNS didn't fall far from the tree

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 21, 2009

Property Tax Revenues Up More Than 5 Percent This Year

Posted by Brett Davis - September 21, 2009

Teachers union wins public records ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 18, 2009

St. John School District teachers oust the WEA

Posted by Diana Cieslak - September 18, 2009

Governor calls for more spending cuts—just not now

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 17, 2009

McDermott, Larsen vote to fund under-aged sex trade

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 17, 2009

Paper: "Unions worried"

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 16, 2009

Go ahead...make my day

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 15, 2009

Judicial elections in Washington

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 15, 2009

U.S. Senators vote to support sex trade

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 14, 2009

Remember

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 11, 2009

Report Card results for Kent School District

Posted by Diana Cieslak - September 11, 2009

Judge hammers Kent teachers, union – stiff fines if no return to classroom

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 10, 2009

Judge issues penalties for striking teachers

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 10, 2009

Beck exposes another Obama Administration official - swift resignation followed

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 10, 2009

Court victory won by KAPO and PLF for property owners

Posted by Trent England - September 09, 2009

EFF launches Report Card on Washington's Middle Schools and High Schools!

Posted by Diana Cieslak - September 09, 2009

History of teacher strikes in Washington

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 09, 2009

Glenn Beck topples the Czar

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 07, 2009

Labor Day Should Honor Worker Choice, Not Forced Unionism

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 04, 2009

"Liberate Health Care"

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 04, 2009

"Wrong time and place for a school strike"

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 04, 2009

How to stage an employee mutiny

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 04, 2009

Judge: Kent teacher strike illegal

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 03, 2009

We might be going bankrupt, but at least we'll have a "sea floor observatory"

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 02, 2009

One strike averted, but closed-door bargaining remains a problem

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 02, 2009

"Rebellious child" on teacher strikes

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 02, 2009

Kent School District is going to court to end strike

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 01, 2009

Out of the mouths of babes...

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - September 01, 2009

Chelan Co auditor to run elections in King County

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - August 31, 2009

More on the Lake Stevens strike

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 28, 2009

Oregon teachers upset at their union

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 28, 2009

Lake Stevens teachers also planning to strike?

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 28, 2009

Kirkland council member misuses city e-mail

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - August 28, 2009

Not only are teacher strikes illegal...

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 27, 2009

Two physician and patient groups sue White House over free speech violations

Posted by Amber Gunn - August 27, 2009

Supremes narrowly okay firing insubordinate employees

Posted by Trent England - August 27, 2009

Kent teachers' demands

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 27, 2009

Kent teachers authorize illegal strike

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 27, 2009

Health Care Town Halls Revealed!

Posted by Lasse Lund - August 26, 2009

Will anyone fight back against teacher strikes?

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 26, 2009

Vote for your favorite health care bill title

Posted by Amber Gunn - August 26, 2009

Merit Pay? The Seattle Times says "Yes!"

Posted by Diana Cieslak - August 26, 2009

Presidential Perks at The Evergreen State College

Posted by Brett Davis - August 21, 2009

Get Free - Cost of Government

Posted by Corey Burres - August 21, 2009

Seattle teachers' union seems to gain concessions in tentative agreement

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 20, 2009

WA Supreme Court orders release of report on judge's performance

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 20, 2009

Adieu, Northwest Territorial Mint - We hardly knew ye...

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - August 19, 2009

Did teachers forget how to spell I-L-L-E-G-A-L over the summer?

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 19, 2009

Two Lucky People

Posted by Lynn Harsh - August 18, 2009

Town Hall meetings revisited - what a difference a week makes

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - August 18, 2009

White House Raises White Flag@whitehouse.gov

Posted by Brett Davis - August 17, 2009

Finally! Happy Cost of Government Day?

Posted by Amber Gunn - August 17, 2009

Specter pledges to support a final vote on EFCA

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 14, 2009

Governor backs down on records denial but still asserts executive privilege

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 13, 2009

Get Free - Obamacare and Censorship

Posted by Corey Burres - August 12, 2009

Another Fishy--Err, Crabby--Use of Taxpayer Money

Posted by Brett Davis - August 11, 2009

Unions back down in bankrupt California city

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 11, 2009

Appraisal of New DOL Fee Increase: It Makes No Economic Sense

Posted by Brett Davis - August 10, 2009

Is Cash-for-Clunkers just a way for Big Brother to watch you?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - August 09, 2009

Another voice in support of increasing union transparency

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 08, 2009

Gov. Gregoire denies EFF records request, claiming "executive privilege"

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 07, 2009

Podcast: tent cities and constitutional interpretation

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 07, 2009

Labor unions plan town hall counterattack

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 07, 2009

Union admits its White House influence comes from PAC

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 07, 2009

Col. Sanders, meet Rep. Brian Baird

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - August 06, 2009

Only In Washington: The Audacity of Some People!

Posted by Corey Burres - August 05, 2009

NEA embraces election reform?

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 05, 2009

Turn in your friends and neighbors at flag@whitehouse.gov

Posted by Amber Gunn - August 05, 2009

Was that so hard, Kirkland?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - August 04, 2009

Answer these healthcare questions, Congressman!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - August 04, 2009

EFF urges Washington Supreme Court to take property rights case

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 03, 2009

Soon from your federal government: mind control

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - July 31, 2009

Trial lawyers tiptoe to the tax-cut trough

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - July 31, 2009

EFCA Update

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - July 31, 2009

The other side of the coin: Tread lightly about "Race to the Top"

Posted by Diana Cieslak - July 30, 2009

The first side of the coin: Washington should wake up about education

Posted by Diana Cieslak - July 29, 2009

Diana Cieslak talks about the Electoral College on The Schilling Show

Posted by Diana Cieslak - July 28, 2009

Washington pension losses will cost taxpayers, squeeze state and local governments

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 28, 2009

Groceries or lightbulbs?

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 28, 2009

Obama Administration wants less federal funding for union oversight

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 28, 2009

AG to Kirkland on public records: Clean up your act...respectfully speaking, of course

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - July 27, 2009

More state showdowns with public labor

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 24, 2009

Another Union Feud

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - July 23, 2009

Latest Washington Tax Rankings

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 23, 2009

State AG pronounces proposed Worker Privacy Act invalid

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 23, 2009

City of Kirkland: It ain't none of your business!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - July 23, 2009

Cato Institute Launches National Ad Campaign Against Government-Run Healthcare

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 22, 2009

Unions send mixed messages on health care reform

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 22, 2009

City of Olympia spends $70K on "wooden Stonehenge"

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 21, 2009

Moderate Dems (sort of) save the day?

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - July 17, 2009

Joe Biden's gaffe de jour - this is what passes for leadership?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - July 16, 2009

More on Honduras via the Pam Roach Report blog

Posted by Trent England - July 16, 2009

Take two aspirin and never call me again - Healthcare in 2015

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - July 16, 2009

Labor to take its ball and go home - take that Dems!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - July 14, 2009

Your Tax Dollars at Work: DOL Puts in Request for Motorcycle Coasters

Posted by Anna Stinogel - July 14, 2009

Public employees pay more for health care...and join the club

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - July 14, 2009

Voters sue Sam Reed over bar codes on ballots

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 14, 2009

Fashionably Late, But I-900 Status Report Arrives

Posted by Brett Davis - July 13, 2009

MIT survey shows confidence and accuracy problems with mail ballots

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 10, 2009

Sotomayor: Above and beyond or below and behind?

Posted by Trent England - July 09, 2009

WFSE complains that taxpayers aren't chipping in enough for their health care

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 09, 2009

Performance Audit Compliance Report Past Due Date

Posted by Brett Davis - July 09, 2009

Should Honduras take free advice from the Washington Post?

Posted by Trent England - July 09, 2009

NEA Annual Convention Wrap-Up

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - July 09, 2009

Is merit pay union busting?

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 07, 2009

Seattle considers more "backyard cottages"

Posted by Trent England - July 07, 2009

Washington Sup. Ct. statistics

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 06, 2009

White House posts staff salary info online

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 06, 2009

To Commemorate July 4th

Posted by Corey Burres - July 03, 2009

New state and local taxes approved in 2009 total $590 million

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 02, 2009

Do minors have a constitutional right to carry guns?

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 02, 2009

Disaster looms for state budgets across the country

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - July 01, 2009

Check out the July edition of Townhall Magazine for EFF's article on the Electoral College

Posted by Diana Cieslak - June 30, 2009

When Presidents go bad, Honduras style

Posted by Trent England - June 29, 2009

Oregon's sneaky Legislature and how far it wants to go to confuse voters

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - June 29, 2009

WSJ: Unions contributed to economic collapse of 'progressive' states

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 29, 2009

Education about arbitration

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 29, 2009

SEIU "gets heard" at the White House

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - June 29, 2009

Summer Class Series: The Art of Persuasion

Posted by Lasse Lund - June 26, 2009

Union competition gone wrong

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - June 26, 2009

Resurgent Labor Unions Reach for More Power

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 26, 2009

Union hypocrisy on democracy

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 25, 2009

Unions find loophole in proposed health care plan

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - June 25, 2009

Federal stimulus: Poaching productivity

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 24, 2009

California Supremes uphold restrictions on union politicking

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 24, 2009

Referendum 72 ballot title mangled by judge

Posted by Trent England - June 23, 2009

Gouging asphalt or taxpayers?

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 23, 2009

Oregon legislature passes union-backed bill to help gag employers

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 23, 2009

McDermott earmarks funds to Seattle's most exclusive club

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - June 22, 2009

Union defends ineffective DC teachers

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 19, 2009

New state budget already in the red

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 18, 2009

The Argument for Liberty coming to Vancouver

Posted by Trent England - June 17, 2009

Reed's claim of full compliance contradicted by flawed voter database

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 17, 2009

Washington state income tax...the dead horse lawmakers just keep on kicking

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 17, 2009

More Missouri schools allow for union competition

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 17, 2009

Five Key Reasons to Reject Class-Warfare Tax Policy

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 17, 2009

State Supreme Court vacates important public records ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 17, 2009

Latest School Report Card Podcast

Posted by Diana Cieslak - June 16, 2009

New light rail station includes $800,000 for art

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 15, 2009

Has card check compromise fizzled?

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 15, 2009

Happy Birthday, Magna Carta!

Posted by Diana Cieslak - June 15, 2009

DC players want labor talks opened

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 15, 2009

Property tax hike on Seattle ballot aims at "affordable housing"

Posted by Trent England - June 13, 2009

Open government win at State Supreme Court, The News Tribune will get records about judge

Posted by Trent England - June 12, 2009

Labor unions pass the plate for their higher ed agenda

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 11, 2009

Get Free Podcast - Session Wrap Up

Posted by Corey Burres - June 11, 2009

"Seniority-based layoffs at Seattle Schools may be crumbling"

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 11, 2009

Union bailouts?

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 11, 2009

Supreme Court declines to review voter ID law

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 11, 2009

Wednesday morning humor

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 10, 2009

Are courts subject to the Public Records Act?

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 10, 2009

Oregon moves forward with employer gag bill

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 09, 2009

WEA takes teachers to state Supreme Court

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 09, 2009

Does the Public Records Act apply to court records?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 09, 2009

Are Oregon unions paying their fair share for health care?

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 09, 2009

New "compromise" would still allow coercion

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 05, 2009

Unions trying a "quieter and more lethal strategy"

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 05, 2009

Union sues to make itself a local monopoly

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 03, 2009

Washington state budget sleight of hand continues

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 02, 2009

What should government do to fight union corruption?

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 02, 2009

Unions squawking in Hawaii over furloughs

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 02, 2009

State official to travel upscale to gay Paree - Ooh, la la!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - June 01, 2009

Parents up in arms over Seattle Schools' "last-hired, first-fired" policy

Posted by Diana Cieslak - June 01, 2009

Podcast: Empathy and Etta James

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 29, 2009

New Washington Supreme Court ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 28, 2009

Grim Ferry Tales

Posted by Lasse Lund - May 28, 2009

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Session - EFF Update for May, 2009 -

Posted by Corey Burres - May 28, 2009

Alternatives to union "get-rich-quick scheme"

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 28, 2009

State workers vote for freedom from the union

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 27, 2009

Referendum 72 filed to challenge new annexation process

Posted by Trent England - May 27, 2009

Seattle parents begin grassroots school reform movement

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 27, 2009

Washington State Legislature heed this warning: As California goes, so goes the the nation

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - May 26, 2009

Card check educational video

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 26, 2009

Obama taps Second Circuit's Sonia Sotomayor for SCOTUS

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - May 26, 2009

Pres. Obama nominates Judge Sonia Sotomayer for SCOTUS

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 26, 2009

Memorial Day Tribute to Bataan Death March survivor the late Melvin Nesteby

Posted by Trent England - May 22, 2009

Did worker freedom prevail in the 2009 legislature?

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 22, 2009

Podcast: Analysis of Gov. Gregoire's veto of performance audit raid

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 22, 2009

Are workers, taxpayers profiting from union pay-for-play scheme?

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - May 21, 2009

Union effects on jobs and the economy

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 21, 2009

Governor approves taxpayer funds for union training

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 21, 2009

Gregoire sidesteps legislative discord, signs executive order to stop climate change

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 21, 2009

Obama protects some consumers, but not union members

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 20, 2009

Performance audits safe for now, Sonntag’s compromise questionable

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 19, 2009

Employer gag bill in Oregon may have died

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 19, 2009

Woodinville Weekly puts the Report Card to good use

Posted by Diana Cieslak - May 18, 2009

Capital budget signed by governor

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 18, 2009

Should Washington be in the liquor business?

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 18, 2009

Governor to sign budget on May 19

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 15, 2009

Biden admits owing big labor

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - May 15, 2009

Get Free Podcast - Session Wrap Up

Posted by Corey Burres - May 14, 2009

WEA responds to School Report Card

Posted by Diana Cieslak - May 13, 2009

Seattle refuses to index public records

Posted by Trent England - May 13, 2009

Fed "loses" trillions, and I didn't even get no lousy t-shirt!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - May 13, 2009

Do poverty and diversity equal failure? We don't think so...

Posted by Diana Cieslak - May 13, 2009

Governor should use budget tool and make cuts

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 12, 2009

EFF launches its Elementary School Report Card

Posted by Diana Cieslak - May 11, 2009

State should get out of the booze business

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 11, 2009

Alleged “pink slips” aren’t looking so pink

Posted by Rachel Culbertson - May 11, 2009

Olympian calls on governor to veto performance audit raids

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 11, 2009

Is EFCA Evolving?

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 08, 2009

Paper says Obama is "coddling unions"

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 08, 2009

Podcast: What impact will Justice Souter's retirement have on the Supreme Court

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 08, 2009

Union contracts, health care costs, and opinions

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 07, 2009

Legislature's new definition of basic education will cost taxpayers $3 to $4 billion more per year

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 07, 2009

New Washington Supreme Court rulings

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 07, 2009

Obama's marriage of business and labor?

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 06, 2009

The Live School Report Card Press Conference

Posted by Corey Burres - May 06, 2009

EFF urges Gov. Gregoire to veto legislature's raid on performance audit funds

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 05, 2009

The consequences of teacher strikes

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 05, 2009

Profit pioneers

Posted by Lynn Harsh - May 04, 2009

Keep Pushing Back Live Video Chat at Noon

Posted by Corey Burres - May 04, 2009

Jack Kemp, July 13, 1935 - May 2, 2009

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - May 03, 2009

The speculator-in-chief

Posted by Lynn Harsh - May 01, 2009

The discord of trickle-up economics

Posted by Lynn Harsh - May 01, 2009

Justice Souter retires

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 01, 2009

Card Check in California, Response in Missouri

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 30, 2009

Gregoire signs NPV bill and citizen files referendum

Posted by Diana Cieslak - April 29, 2009

Washington's budget-building formula: Hope, pray and wish upon a star

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 29, 2009

New episode of WA Sup. Ct. podcast

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 29, 2009

Seattle Times: Tea party protests began in Seattle

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 29, 2009

Fees: To Post or Not to Post

Posted by Brett Davis - April 28, 2009

Specter says his party switch won't impact EFCA

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 28, 2009

EFF radio on special session

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 27, 2009

UPDATE: Special session inevitable

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 27, 2009

Day 105: Truly Hold State Agencies Accountable for How They Spend Money

Posted by Brett Davis - April 26, 2009

Day 104: Shift Some State Road Patrols to County Sheriffs

Posted by Brett Davis - April 25, 2009

King County to pay monster-sized damages for another public records violation

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - April 25, 2009

Day 103: Do Something About Cost Overruns on Public Works Projects

Posted by Brett Davis - April 24, 2009

Budget stimulus, yes. Economic stimulus, no.

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 24, 2009

Update: Legislature beheads performance audits in budget compromise

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 24, 2009

Podcast: Securing elections with good registration

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 24, 2009

Court upholds Utah's Voluntary Contributions Act

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 24, 2009

Just how effective are unions?

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 24, 2009

Day 102: Have the Legislature Go Part-time

Posted by Brett Davis - April 23, 2009

“Temporary” sales tax increase would (temporarily) cost thousands of jobs

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 23, 2009

More federal rollbacks on union transparency

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 23, 2009

Day 101: Get Out of the Business of Running the State Convention & Trade Center

Posted by Brett Davis - April 22, 2009

Do paid family leave changes mean higher taxes?

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 22, 2009

Day 100: Make the Right Choice Between Public Art and Performance Audits (Hint: It's Not Public Art)

Posted by Brett Davis - April 21, 2009

Washington Tea Parties: Something had to give

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 21, 2009

Is SEIU coming to reality on EFCA?

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 21, 2009

Day 99: Give State Employees Health Savings Accounts

Posted by Brett Davis - April 20, 2009

Day 98: Expand For-profit Schools in Higher Education

Posted by Brett Davis - April 19, 2009

Day 97: Expand Fiscal.wa.gov to Include Itemized Expenditures, Local Government Info

Posted by Brett Davis - April 18, 2009

Day 96: Stop Never-Ending Public Subsidies When Temp Taxes are Paid Off

Posted by Brett Davis - April 17, 2009

Day 95: Get Rid of--or at Least Merge--State Cultural Commissions

Posted by Brett Davis - April 16, 2009

EFF Launches Washington Tax Transparency Website

Posted by Brett Davis - April 16, 2009

Day 94: The State Should Create a Comprehensive Tax Database

Posted by Brett Davis - April 15, 2009

Day 93: Take a Constitutional Approach to Limiting Spending

Posted by Brett Davis - April 14, 2009

Podcast: State income tax

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 14, 2009

Senate deals blow to SEIU

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 14, 2009

Day 92: Get Rid of WASL

Posted by Brett Davis - April 13, 2009

Senate to debate daycare union bill

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 13, 2009

Day 91: Authorize Municipal Hong Kongs

Posted by Brett Davis - April 12, 2009

Day 90: Reduce Medicaid Costs

Posted by Brett Davis - April 11, 2009

Day 89: Call a Budget Timeout

Posted by Brett Davis - April 10, 2009

Legislators recommend three-year delay on paid family leave

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 10, 2009

Seattle officials: "Don't look behind that curtain!"

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 10, 2009

Day 88: Get Some Help From the Pew Center on the States

Posted by Brett Davis - April 09, 2009

"Fair share" baloney

Posted by Trent England - April 09, 2009

EFF warns Seattle of possible open meetings violation

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 09, 2009

Priorities? We don't need no stinking priorities

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 09, 2009

Vancouver Columbian stiff-upper-lips possible foreclosure woes

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - April 09, 2009

State Supremes throw out child rape conviction, invalidate an unfair prenup

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 09, 2009

Day 87: Turn Highway Rest Areas Into a Source of Revenue

Posted by Brett Davis - April 08, 2009

Would environmentalists also support opening collective bargaining?

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 08, 2009

Day 86: Sell WSHFC Programs to Raise Millions

Posted by Brett Davis - April 07, 2009

28% tuition hike needed in higher ed? Don't buy it.

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 07, 2009

Voters have long rejected a state income tax

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 07, 2009

Smokin', boozin' and snuffin' for the kids

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 07, 2009

Hold on: an income tax isn't as easy as proponents claim

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 07, 2009

Bailing out newspapers next in line?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - April 07, 2009

In the name of an unspecified deity, we demand higher taxes

Posted by Trent England - April 07, 2009

Relevant words from a previous fiscal crisis

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 07, 2009

Day 85: Set Up an Online Auction of Vanity License Plates

Posted by Brett Davis - April 06, 2009

When "Best Available Science" meant Apollo and Poseidon

Posted by Trent England - April 06, 2009

Who wants to pay the millionaire income tax?

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 06, 2009

Unionizing daycares a “political payoff” says TNT

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 06, 2009

Day 84: Get Unemployment Insurance Costs Under Control

Posted by Brett Davis - April 05, 2009

Day 83: Adopt a "Right-to-Work" Law

Posted by Brett Davis - April 04, 2009

Day 82: Contract Out to Private IT Companies

Posted by Brett Davis - April 03, 2009

Is a state income tax on the horizon?

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 03, 2009

Daycares put union, state on defensive with lawsuit over release of private information

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 03, 2009

I'm hoping for an Easter basket...but not this!

Posted by Judy Parkins - April 03, 2009

Do you want to pay for Dick Durbin's campaign?

Posted by Trent England - April 03, 2009

Legislators continue funding union special interests

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 03, 2009

Open Government in Mason County and Palouse City

Posted by Trent England - April 03, 2009

WFSE gives up fight for greed…for now

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 03, 2009

Day 81: Tag Team to Save Money

Posted by Brett Davis - April 02, 2009

State Patrol requests bids for air fresheners, color crayons

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 02, 2009

Get Free - Push Back Time!

Posted by Corey Burres - April 02, 2009

Thurston County's endless development moratorium

Posted by Trent England - April 02, 2009

Day 80: Have the Washington State Patrol Fly the Friendly Skies Less

Posted by Brett Davis - April 01, 2009

Dems just dropped a 1% income tax

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 01, 2009

Twitterpated Ron Sims

Posted by Trent England - April 01, 2009

King County requests a rehearing on a major public records case

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 01, 2009

New state stimulus plan to include Val-pak coupon collection, bike-powered Capitol building

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 01, 2009

EFF podcast or WWF smackdown?

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 01, 2009

Will O'Reilly crack ACORN? Tune in tonight ...

Posted by Trent England - April 01, 2009

State to sell naming rights in desperate effort to raise funds

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - April 01, 2009

What is the law on felon voters?

Posted by Trent England - April 01, 2009

Bootlegged soap - End the war on clean dishes

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 31, 2009

Day 79: Mitts Off the Rainy Day Fund

Posted by Brett Davis - March 31, 2009

Lost in the Reeds

Posted by Trent England - March 31, 2009

Voter registration procedures should be secure

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 31, 2009

Day 78: To Get Out of the Red, Lose the Green Thumb

Posted by Brett Davis - March 30, 2009

Twittering Washington Budget Findings

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 30, 2009

EFF on King 5 Up Front, Re: Washington's Budget Deficit

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 30, 2009

Day 77: Temporary Unemployment Assistance Should Mean Temporary

Posted by Brett Davis - March 29, 2009

Day 76: A Non-discriminatory Way to Save Money on State Insurance Costs

Posted by Brett Davis - March 28, 2009

Day 75: Fix One-fourth of the Real Deficit--No COLAs for State Workers

Posted by Brett Davis - March 27, 2009

Washington State Legislators - down on the farm!

Posted by Judy Parkins - March 27, 2009

Day 74: Freeze Spending at Current Levels

Posted by Brett Davis - March 26, 2009

Anti-Electoral College Bill moves out of House committee

Posted by Diana Cieslak - March 26, 2009

Day 73: Trade Bilingual Education Programs

Posted by Brett Davis - March 25, 2009

Letter to the Governor, Re: Budget Deficit

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 25, 2009

Is Ron Sims' appointment floundering?

Posted by Trent England - March 25, 2009

Legally Speaking: Brown v. Owen

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 25, 2009

Day 72: Stop Spending Money Advertising the Lottery

Posted by Brett Davis - March 24, 2009

Public Hearing on Anti-Electoral College Bill this Thursday

Posted by Diana Cieslak - March 24, 2009

Report suggests Specter a “no” on card check

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 24, 2009

Day 71: Make Some Money by Selling Real Estate

Posted by Brett Davis - March 23, 2009

Washington Legislature Seeks Selective Repeal of First Amendment - Is It 1984 Yet?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - March 23, 2009

FINAL REMINDER: Join EFF and Ed Meese on March 26

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 23, 2009

Day 70: Turn Sea-Tac Airport From a Tax User to a Tax Payer

Posted by Brett Davis - March 22, 2009

Day 69: Eliminate Long-Vacant State Jobs

Posted by Brett Davis - March 21, 2009

Day 68: Put State Inmates on Diets to Trim the Budget

Posted by Brett Davis - March 20, 2009

Radio Free Washington with Ed Meese

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 20, 2009

The $9 Billion Deficit Myth

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 20, 2009

Scrutiny of 'retro' bill continues

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 20, 2009

Day 67: Stop Low-Volume Ferry Runs

Posted by Brett Davis - March 19, 2009

Senators propose tax on safety

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 19, 2009

Sunshine Week eclipse: Obama DOL darkens public view of union finances

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 19, 2009

Video of our Push Back No New Taxes Rally on March 17th

Posted by Corey Burres - March 19, 2009

Day 66: Quit Sticking Taxpayers with the Bill for Lobbying

Posted by Brett Davis - March 18, 2009

Another newspaper criticizes union lawsuits

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 18, 2009

Public employees may see increase in health coverage costs

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 18, 2009

St. Patrick's Day Push Back No Tax Rally

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 18, 2009

Rep. Brendan Williams defends money-for-votes email

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 18, 2009

WFSE: People should pay more for our jobs

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 18, 2009

The ACORN Census

Posted by Trent England - March 18, 2009

"Labor bill deserved to die, no excuses needed"

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 18, 2009

Day 65: Stop the Hooked on State Government Spending Program in Poor Communities

Posted by Brett Davis - March 17, 2009

Public Disclosure Commission may take on State Labor Council

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 17, 2009

Day 64: Improve the Business Climate in Washington State

Posted by Brett Davis - March 16, 2009

Day 63: Simplify and Streamline the Tax System

Posted by Brett Davis - March 15, 2009

Day 62: End Special Treatment for Some Businesses

Posted by Brett Davis - March 14, 2009

Day 61: Get Discretionary Maintenance Items Under Control

Posted by Brett Davis - March 13, 2009

The Debt Star

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 13, 2009

Did the WSLC cross a line with its "not another dime" email?

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 13, 2009

Day 60: Stop Overpaying for Printing Services

Posted by Brett Davis - March 12, 2009

Update on National Popular Vote bill (It passed)

Posted by Diana Cieslak - March 12, 2009

Senate places limits on trade association money. What about unions?

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 12, 2009

Update on the Electoral College: Today's the day!

Posted by Diana Cieslak - March 12, 2009

Join EFF and Ed Meese on March 26

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 12, 2009

Day 59: Require Direct Deposit for All Who Receive State Money

Posted by Brett Davis - March 11, 2009

Votes-for-money scandal shows the need for increased union accountability

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 11, 2009

"Not another dime from labor"

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 11, 2009

Did WSLC admit involvement?

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 11, 2009

Irony

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 11, 2009

WSP statement on votes-for-money investigation

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 11, 2009

Washington State Patrol investigating votes for money on labor bill

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 11, 2009

Day 58: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Personal Service Contracts, It's Time to Review

Posted by Brett Davis - March 10, 2009

Get Free - R$*%#^@icans & D$@#%@*ocrats

Posted by Corey Burres - March 10, 2009

Reminder: Live @ 2:15pm - EFF follows Supreme Court arguments in union case

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 10, 2009

Should a judge recuse himself from a case when he has a similar case pending?

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 10, 2009

Get your Star Wars fix here

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 10, 2009

Employee Free Choice Act introduced today

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 10, 2009

Live blogging Supreme Court arguments

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 10, 2009

State House puts SEIU ahead of children

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 10, 2009

Day 57: Partner with Private Industry for Highway Construction

Posted by Brett Davis - March 09, 2009

Unemployment Insurance, meet I-960

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 09, 2009

$1 TRILLION dollars--What's it look like?

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 09, 2009

State Senate votes to expand higher ed bargaining rights

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 09, 2009

Seattle Times blasts Supreme Court I-601 ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 09, 2009

Day 56: Reduce and Simplify the B&O Tax

Posted by Brett Davis - March 08, 2009

Day 55: Privatize Parks

Posted by Brett Davis - March 07, 2009

Day 54: Deport People Who Aren't Here Legally

Posted by Brett Davis - March 06, 2009

Visit the Supreme Court of Washington Blog!

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 06, 2009

SEIU lawsuit decision highlights hypocrisy

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 06, 2009

Lt. Gov. Owen unhappy with his victory yesterday

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 06, 2009

Union transparency = more information and accountability

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 06, 2009

Day 53: Carry Over Comp Time

Posted by Brett Davis - March 05, 2009

Push Back--No New Taxes

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 05, 2009

Analysis of Brown v. Owen

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 05, 2009

BREAKING: Supreme Court rejects Sen. Brown's I-601 challenge

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 05, 2009

Worker Privacy Act called a "needless intrusion"

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 05, 2009

EFF launches new blog about state Supreme Court

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 05, 2009

Day 52: Fund People, Not Trash

Posted by Brett Davis - March 04, 2009

State Supreme Court accepts new cases

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 04, 2009

Day 51: Spawn Privatization of Fish Hatcheries

Posted by Brett Davis - March 03, 2009

Audit alleges ethics violation at Evergreen State College

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 03, 2009

Taxing cars to pay for ferries?

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 03, 2009

Day 50: Limit Overtime to Crucial Positions

Posted by Brett Davis - March 02, 2009

Times speaks out on gag bill

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 02, 2009

Are daycare unions necessary?

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 02, 2009

Should judges recuse themselves from cases involving campaign donors?

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 02, 2009

Does education include health care?

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 02, 2009

Day 49: Spend Less on Reducing Class Size

Posted by Brett Davis - March 01, 2009

Day 48: Keep Liquor Profits

Posted by Brett Davis - February 28, 2009

"Intellectual disability" is the new "mental retardation"

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 27, 2009

California shows importance of two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 27, 2009

Day 47: Stop Whacking State Tax Dollars for Weeds

Posted by Brett Davis - February 26, 2009

Day 46: Say Adios to New UW Campus in Spain

Posted by Brett Davis - February 26, 2009

Only In Washington: $1 Checks For Everyone!

Posted by Corey Burres - February 26, 2009

Supreme Court says 1st Amd. doesn't force government to collect union political funds

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 26, 2009

Day 45: Improve Incentives for State Employees to Develop Cost-Saving Ideas

Posted by Brett Davis - February 25, 2009

Legislators target Netflix, Coke. State Parks wants boater cards.

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 25, 2009

Legislators consider funneling UI funds to SEIU

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 25, 2009

Day 44: Cut Capitol Campus Tours

Posted by Brett Davis - February 24, 2009

Solis confirmed as labor secretary

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 24, 2009

Analysis of today's Supreme Court ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 24, 2009

Supreme Court upholds Idaho's Voluntary Contributions Act

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 24, 2009

EFF peeks behind Gregoire's closed doors

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 24, 2009

Day 43: Post School Check Registers Online

Posted by Brett Davis - February 23, 2009

Seattle Times to lawmakers: Taxpayers can't bail you out

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 23, 2009

Day 42: Give Economic Development Projects a Clean Sweep

Posted by Brett Davis - February 22, 2009

Day 41: Allow Private Competition for Workers' Comp

Posted by Brett Davis - February 21, 2009

This is America

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 21, 2009

Day 40: Hit the Gas on Addressing the State's Traffic Congestion

Posted by Brett Davis - February 20, 2009

Day 39: Increase State Workers' Contribution to Health Care Insurance

Posted by Brett Davis - February 19, 2009

Pierce County stops gouging citizens for public records

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 19, 2009

WFSE, WEA honing tax increase message at focus groups

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 19, 2009

Get Free - Money Money Everywhere

Posted by Corey Burres - February 19, 2009

Day 38: Do Away with Double-Dipping

Posted by Brett Davis - February 18, 2009

Is economic reality settling in at WFSE?

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 18, 2009

The Fairness Doctrine...coming to a website near you

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 18, 2009

They want to tax my WHAT?

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 17, 2009

State AG issues concerns about gagging employer speech

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 17, 2009

Day 37: Subsidize Wages, Not Unemployment

Posted by Brett Davis - February 17, 2009

Another newspaper recognizes WFSE's "greed"

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 17, 2009

Big Spender week 3...and the 18.5% porn tax

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 17, 2009

Will state income tax appear on November 2009 ballot?

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 17, 2009

Day 36: Make the Shape of Government 98-2-60

Posted by Brett Davis - February 16, 2009

Legislation would protect employee ballots

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 16, 2009

Washington's "secret" reforms

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 16, 2009

WFSE wants to keep government big

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 16, 2009

Day 35: Make a Fiscal Note of It

Posted by Brett Davis - February 15, 2009

Seattle Stimulus Roast--Come one, come all

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 15, 2009

Day 34: Get Rid of Unnecessary Boards and Commissions

Posted by Brett Davis - February 14, 2009

Day 33: Sync State Budget and Revenue Forecasts

Posted by Brett Davis - February 13, 2009

Friday the 13th--Taxpayer Nightmare

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 13, 2009

WFSE loses case over pay raises

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 12, 2009

Day 32: Downsize UW President's Pay Scale and Posh Crib

Posted by Brett Davis - February 12, 2009

Big Spender week 2: Controversy and Crisis

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 11, 2009

Day 31: Reduce State Pension Fund Debt

Posted by Brett Davis - February 11, 2009

EFF public records dispute resolved

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 11, 2009

Newspapers argue against unionizing daycares

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 10, 2009

82 Percent Don't Want to Join a Union

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 10, 2009

EFF urges President Obama's Dept. of Labor to keep union accountability rules

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 10, 2009

The Stimulus Package: How much for who, what, where, when, why...

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - February 10, 2009

Day 30: Curtail Tax Exemptions

Posted by Brett Davis - February 10, 2009

Day 29: End Pay-As-You-Go Funding for State Health Benefits

Posted by Brett Davis - February 09, 2009

Day 28: Privatize Schools' Non-core Functions

Posted by Brett Davis - February 08, 2009

Day 27: Consult the Yellow Pages for Routine Government Services

Posted by Brett Davis - February 07, 2009

Day 26: Capitalize on Necessary Spending in the Capital Budget

Posted by Brett Davis - February 06, 2009

Get Free - Legislative Session....zzzzz or is it?

Posted by Corey Burres - February 06, 2009

Sending out an SOS

Posted by Trent England - February 06, 2009

Will Hilda Solis be the latest nominee to face tax scrutiny?

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 05, 2009

Government responsible for union growth in 2008

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 05, 2009

Day 25: Partially Privatize Prisons

Posted by Brett Davis - February 05, 2009

WFSE: Do as We Say, Not as We Do

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 05, 2009

Day 24: Tighten the Governor's (Office) Belt

Posted by Brett Davis - February 04, 2009

Spending cuts with a twist?

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 04, 2009

Public Records Merry-Go-Round

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 04, 2009

Day 23: Collect Money Legitimately Owed

Posted by Brett Davis - February 03, 2009

King County votes, Pierce County defends

Posted by Trent England - February 03, 2009

Day 22: Downsize State Government

Posted by Brett Davis - February 02, 2009

Ferry unions choose jobs over more money

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 02, 2009

Day 21: Teach More, Research Less

Posted by Brett Davis - February 01, 2009

Day 20: Apply Supply and Demand to Tuition

Posted by Brett Davis - January 31, 2009

Day 19: Make It Easier to Cut a Check to the Government

Posted by Brett Davis - January 30, 2009

More concessions to Big Labor

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 30, 2009

Obama likes transparency, except for rank-and-file union members

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 30, 2009

Day 18: Set Release Time Free

Posted by Brett Davis - January 29, 2009

Massive job terminator bill up for hearing tomorrow morning

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 29, 2009

PDC in charge of public records violations?

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 29, 2009

Local Governments Waddle Up to Stimulus Slop

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 29, 2009

Electoral College - Do we need it?

Posted by Corey Burres - January 29, 2009

Get Free - Top Happenings of 2008

Posted by Corey Burres - January 29, 2009

State supremes define "salary" for WA State School of the Blind teachers

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 29, 2009

Day 17: Build a Bridge Between Colleges

Posted by Brett Davis - January 28, 2009

News you can use

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 28, 2009

Penalizing government agencies that break the law

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 28, 2009

This Week In Olympia - Week 1 and 2

Posted by Corey Burres - January 28, 2009

Shocking! Boeing announces it will cut 10,000 jobs

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 28, 2009

Day 16: Chart a Course for Charter Agencies

Posted by Brett Davis - January 27, 2009

SEIU wants their cut of money for kids

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 27, 2009

Not EVERYONE supports the stimulus

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 27, 2009

Legislators: $105 million for fixing pets

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 27, 2009

Day 15: Stop Sending Unprepared Kids to College

Posted by Brett Davis - January 26, 2009

Agency postpones blogger rules for future discussion

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 26, 2009

Day 14: Take Public Funding from One to None for Pricey Art Projects

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 25, 2009

Day 13: Don't Allow Prevailing Wage to Prevail Over Our Wallets

Posted by Brett Davis - January 24, 2009

Day 12: End Scene on the Washington State Film Office

Posted by Brett Davis - January 23, 2009

Day 11: Minimize the Minimum Wage

Posted by Brett Davis - January 22, 2009

Legislators consider gagging free speech by employers

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 22, 2009

Newest justice a fan of open government

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 22, 2009

Hearing Today on Eliminating Initiatives and Referenda

Posted by Trent England - January 22, 2009

Day 10: Take a Permanent Vacation from the Tourism Industry

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 21, 2009

Unions make play for opera, theater workers

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 21, 2009

Unions encourage Obama to hide info from public

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 21, 2009

Legislators: Fiscal Ignorance is Bliss

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 21, 2009

Top 3 Issues Facing EFF This Legislative Session - Live CAN Ustream Event

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 21, 2009

Supreme Court sides with union in Locke v. Karass

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 21, 2009

WEA board gave $300,000 for Gregoire reelection

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 21, 2009

Day 9: Give Perpetual Students a Reason to Graduate

Posted by Brett Davis - January 20, 2009

Day 8: Arm Citizens to Fight Government Fraud

Posted by Brett Davis - January 19, 2009

Shouldn't conflict-of-interest legislation apply to the governor, too?

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 19, 2009

Eminent domain and property rights

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 19, 2009

Day 7: Make State Funding for Historical Societies History

Posted by Brett Davis - January 18, 2009

Day 6: Bargain Hunt for New Ferry-Construction Contracts

Posted by Brett Davis - January 17, 2009

Get Free - Legislative Roundup

Posted by Corey Burres - January 16, 2009

Day 5: Quit Horsing Around

Posted by Brett Davis - January 16, 2009

SEIU grasping at straws in latest suit against governor

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 15, 2009

Day 4: Governor’s budget office should release its secret stash of savings ideas

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 15, 2009

Only In Washington: Eternal Rest with Man's Best Friend

Posted by Corey Burres - January 15, 2009

Supreme Court: "A flea bite does little to deter an elephant"

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 15, 2009

Legislators see emergencies in budget, transportation and...shopping bags

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - January 15, 2009

Who will be session's first Big Spender? Place your wagers here

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 14, 2009

Day 3: State Should Sober Up From Its Booze Addiction

Posted by Brett Davis - January 14, 2009

Banks get bailout bucks, but small businesses are blown off

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 14, 2009

Day 2: Make Money for Prisons More Important Than Money for Animal Masseurs

Posted by Brett Davis - January 13, 2009

Legal victory for the WEA: Teachers can have sex with 18 year old students

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 13, 2009

Day 1: Save $2 Billion Later By Cutting a Half-Billion Now

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 13, 2009

105 days, 105 ways to balance the budget, cut government waste and stimulate the economy

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 13, 2009

Unions described as "foot soldiers" for tax increases

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 12, 2009

Heading to Galt's Gulch

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 11, 2009

Shouldn't unions sacrifice with the rest of us?

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 09, 2009

The Tax Foundation on Gregoire's "Washington Monument Ploy" for bailout

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 09, 2009

"There ought to be a law…"

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 09, 2009

Not so bright Seattle-ite moments of 2008

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 08, 2009

State's Budget Process Needs to be Ticketed for Speeding

Posted by Brett Davis - January 08, 2009

Unions to Gregoire: "I hate myself for loving you..."

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 07, 2009

Calling Young Leaders!

Posted by Diana Cieslak - January 07, 2009

To See or Not to See

Posted by Brett Davis - January 06, 2009

Rubber meets the road time

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 04, 2009

Happy New Year!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - January 01, 2009

A Ray of Sunshine On a Cloudy Budget Day

Posted by Brett Davis - December 31, 2008

Year end tidbits

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 31, 2008

Gov's proposed new spending: $64,000 per "client"

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 30, 2008

In SEIU lawsuit, Gov's flexibility should prevail

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 30, 2008

Washington liquor sales up 5 percent in 2008

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 29, 2008

Editorials slam WFSE’s “ill-timed greed”

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 29, 2008

Chumps and chiselers - Steamed are you?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 28, 2008

Open meetings between governor and unions would protect taxpayers

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 26, 2008

What it's really about...Christmas, that is...

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 24, 2008

More on WFSE lawsuit

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 23, 2008

In WFSE lawsuit, Gov’s flexibility should prevail

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 23, 2008

More on Solis and union disclosure

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 23, 2008

Only In Washington: A Sodium Free Street

Posted by Corey Burres - December 23, 2008

To Balance A Budget

Posted by Lynn Harsh - December 19, 2008

Solis hypocritical on secret ballot

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 19, 2008

Bloggers can breath easy . . . for now

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 19, 2008

We wuz robbed!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 19, 2008

Is the Employee Free Choice Act unconstitutional?

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 19, 2008

Opportunity for Gregoire: open up state worker negotiations

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 19, 2008

California Rep. tapped to be head of U.S. DOL

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 18, 2008

Live Streaming Discussion on the Governor's Budget Proposal

Posted by Corey Burres - December 18, 2008

Race for elections director heating up, Part III

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 18, 2008

Coverage of the Governor's Budget Proposals

Posted by Corey Burres - December 17, 2008

Olympian: Do not force teachers to fund politics

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 17, 2008

SEIU mulls leaving kids in the budget dust

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 17, 2008

Live analysis of the governor's budget tomorrow at noon

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 17, 2008

Regulating bloggers (Idaho edition)

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 16, 2008

The Big Three Bailout Bad Penny

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 16, 2008

Two-thirds say teachers union has wrong priorities

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 16, 2008

Teacher class-action suit against WEA still alive

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 12, 2008

Budget Deficit + Bad Economy = Proposed Education Tax Hike?

Posted by Brett Davis - December 12, 2008

Lemonade and omelettes

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 12, 2008

It's a small legislature after all...It's a small legislature after all...

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 10, 2008

What does Blagojevich mean for Washington state?

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 09, 2008

Race for elections director heating up, Part II

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 09, 2008

Only In Washington: Freedom Against Religion?

Posted by Corey Burres - December 05, 2008

Can we get a mulligan on that?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 05, 2008

Podcast on AG/WEA settlement

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 05, 2008

Press coverage? We don't get no stinkin' press coverage!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 05, 2008

Port of Seattle's own audit finds fraud, corruption by officials

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - December 04, 2008

PDC tables Internet lobbying guidelines...for now

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 04, 2008

Congress needs a taste of its own medicine...

Posted by Diana Cieslak - December 04, 2008

The Feds as the Economic Cavalry

Posted by Brett Davis - December 04, 2008

PDC's Internet lobbying guidelines

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 04, 2008

Just when we thought paid family leave might be dead

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 04, 2008

Attorney General and WEA settle case that went to U.S. Supreme Court

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 03, 2008

Race for elections director heating up

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 03, 2008

BREAKING: AG and WEA reach settlment in case initiated by EFF

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 03, 2008

Are you ready to rumble?

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 03, 2008

Update on "Internet lobbying" issue

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 03, 2008

LEAP to Launch Searchable Budget Website

Posted by Brett Davis - December 02, 2008

Does the Constitution matter?

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 01, 2008

Reminder: Other states want Washington industries

Posted by Scott Dilley - December 01, 2008

Is the State Budget Deficit Inevitable?

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 28, 2008

Paul Berendt advising Al Franken on how to win recount

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 26, 2008

Way to go, P-I!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 25, 2008

No bailouts for Detroit's Big Three!

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 25, 2008

Taking money back from the WEA

Posted by Scott Dilley - November 24, 2008

Are bloggers lobbyists?

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 24, 2008

Possible Oly Car Tab Fee Start of Big Squeeze?

Posted by Brett Davis - November 24, 2008

Fed Reserve pledges exceed $7.4 trillion

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 23, 2008

Two for the price of one versus one for the price of two

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 23, 2008

Gregoire: Layoffs are last resort but I dont see any other way

Posted by Scott Dilley - November 21, 2008

A Vacation From Economic Reality?

Posted by Brett Davis - November 21, 2008

Thanksgiving: Overcoming Socialism

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 21, 2008

The ballot duplication issue lingers...and so does the counting.

Posted by Diana Cieslak - November 20, 2008

Photo ID requirement for voting ruled constitutional (again)

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 20, 2008

WFSE reaction to upcoming $5 billion deficit

Posted by Scott Dilley - November 20, 2008

Fat cows and skinny cows

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 19, 2008

UW Financial Crisis Highlights Need for Transparency

Posted by Brett Davis - November 19, 2008

State Budget Deficit Soars to $5.1 Billion

Posted by Brett Davis - November 19, 2008

Open bargaining Dont just take our word for it

Posted by Scott Dilley - November 18, 2008

KC Council passes qualifications for elections director

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 18, 2008

Victory (this time)! Voter registration security makes a step in the right (and legal) direction!

Posted by Diana Cieslak - November 18, 2008

Government bailout exceeds cost of WWII

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 18, 2008

WSF weirds out yet again

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 18, 2008

Mary Margaret - You're kidding, right?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 16, 2008

Olympian: PDC talks of Internet's influence

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 15, 2008

Ferry flops

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 14, 2008

Listen up!

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 13, 2008

Are legislators planning retribution?

Posted by Scott Dilley - November 13, 2008

Port of Seattle to raise taxes despite cash and savings aplenty

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - November 13, 2008

Ooops...$124 million bid for two Island Home ferries

Posted by Tom Henry - November 13, 2008

Lawsuit challenges religious discrimination against special needs students

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - November 13, 2008

Sunshine Committee passes recommendation on attorney-client privilege

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 12, 2008

Qualifications for King County election director

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 12, 2008

Attention bloggers, please file your lobbyist forms...

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 12, 2008

SAO releases school district travel practices audit

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - November 12, 2008

Are layoffs in store for state workers?

Posted by Scott Dilley - November 11, 2008

Nixon says no - won't be the one for new King County post

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 11, 2008

Are bloggers "lobbyists"?

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 11, 2008

Elections are a zoo...literally!

Posted by Diana Cieslak - November 11, 2008

Recount deja vu

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 11, 2008

Bail out Hyundai while we're at it?

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 10, 2008

Easy listening: iVoices

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 10, 2008

Feds refuse to disclose recipients of $2 trillion bailout funds

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 10, 2008

More delays on ferry bid opening

Posted by Tom Henry - November 07, 2008

Union speech in the "state of nature"

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 07, 2008

Possible recounts on the horizon

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 06, 2008

Live Chat with Lynn Harsh About the Financial Crisis

Posted by Corey Burres - November 06, 2008

A roundup of labor-related ballot measures

Posted by Scott Dilley - November 06, 2008

Live Election Discussion Video with EFF

Posted by Corey Burres - November 05, 2008

Declared Winner: The Electoral College

Posted by Trent England - November 04, 2008

Polling place thuggery

Posted by Trent England - November 04, 2008

Post your election reports here

Posted by Trent England - November 04, 2008

Analysis of Ysursa v. Pocatello Educ. Ass'n. argument

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 03, 2008

Election Day minus one

Posted by Trent England - November 03, 2008

Election Monitoring

Posted by Trent England - November 03, 2008

EFF in the news

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 03, 2008

U.S. Supreme Court reviewing an EFF labor policy

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 03, 2008

Election Day minus two

Posted by Trent England - November 02, 2008

Husky and Cougar football: Your government at work

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - November 02, 2008

Election Day minus 3

Posted by Trent England - November 01, 2008

Election Day minus 4

Posted by Trent England - October 31, 2008

The long, blue-uniformed arm of the law

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 31, 2008

EFF talks to Kendra Todd

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 31, 2008

ACTION: Regulating politics on the web

Posted by Trent England - October 31, 2008

The Trashman Cometh

Posted by Scott "The Piper" St. Clair - October 31, 2008

More ferry tales...from KIRO 7

Posted by Tom Henry - October 31, 2008

Election Day minus 5

Posted by Trent England - October 30, 2008

Supreme Court: Pay the lawyers!

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 30, 2008

The importance of state courts

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 30, 2008

Accountability: All Talk and No Action?

Posted by Brett Davis - October 30, 2008

Is the federal bailout unconstitutional?

Posted by Tom Henry - October 29, 2008

Election Day minus 6

Posted by Trent England - October 29, 2008

Lights, Camera, Election

Posted by Diana Cieslak - October 29, 2008

The Kelo Effect: Longview port votes to bully private company off land

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 29, 2008

Taxpayer funding of judicial campaigns: is it constitutional?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 28, 2008

WPEA sued by Revenue employees

Posted by Scott Dilley - October 28, 2008

Explaining the bailout

Posted by Tom Henry - October 28, 2008

Browns Keynesianism is bankruptand will bankrupt us

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 28, 2008

Eat Chocolate and Buy New Underwear

Posted by Lynn Harsh - October 27, 2008

Open bargaining becoming an issue in RI

Posted by Scott Dilley - October 27, 2008

More on felon voters

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 27, 2008

KIRO 7 with another slobber-knocker coming on the Ferries

Posted by Tom Henry - October 26, 2008

Malaise Explained?

Posted by Trent England - October 24, 2008

Good Government Podcast on Felon Voting

Posted by Diana Cieslak - October 23, 2008

EFF Update for October 23, 2008

Posted by Corey Burres - October 23, 2008

Two prison guards and a nun

Posted by Lynn Harsh - October 23, 2008

House Republicans ask President to block ACORN funding

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 23, 2008

More money for the two Island Home ferries?

Posted by Tom Henry - October 22, 2008

Spokesman-Review on felon voting and lexicography

Posted by Trent England - October 21, 2008

Reed's email to supporters on felon voting story

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 21, 2008

EFF's Response to Sam Reed

Posted by Trent England - October 20, 2008

Cato Institute awards Governor Gregoire a D in fiscal policy

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 20, 2008

My girlfriend sent this to me last night...

Posted by Tom Henry - October 20, 2008

Nice column today on FoxNews.com...

Posted by Tom Henry - October 20, 2008

Felon voting facts

Posted by Trent England - October 17, 2008

EFF on CNN

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 16, 2008

The buck stops here. No, here. No, here....

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 16, 2008

Ferry chief apologizes to Bremerton riders for the incontinence; says hes praying for them

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 16, 2008

KIRO 7 video on 24,000 felon voters...

Posted by Tom Henry - October 16, 2008

24,000 felons will receive ballots for November election

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 15, 2008

SAO releases performance audit focusing on use of impact fee

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - October 14, 2008

ACORN increasingly under fire for voter registration fraud

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 14, 2008

EFF study: 189 State Ferries union members paid more than $100k in 2007

Posted by Tom Henry - October 14, 2008

Legally Speaking: Underage Voters

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 14, 2008

Congressional leaders consider 2nd stimulus package

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - October 14, 2008

Treasury Debt Clock frozen on 10/09

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 14, 2008

Speedy new spending you probably missed: $8,000 per U.S. family

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 14, 2008

Should public pay workers for union negotiations?

Posted by Scott Dilley - October 13, 2008

What I Wish I Didn't Know About Washington State Taxes

Posted by Brett Davis - October 13, 2008

How's that bailout package working for you?

Posted by Tom Henry - October 10, 2008

Sorry, you can't have it both ways

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 10, 2008

Open bargaining would have helped in New Jersey

Posted by Scott Dilley - October 10, 2008

Western Washington University President Calls for Open and Transparent Budget Process

Posted by Brett Davis - October 09, 2008

No income tax helps Washington score 12th in national tax study

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - October 09, 2008

WFSE on budget cuts: Cut someone elses pay

Posted by Scott Dilley - October 09, 2008

How about that "aggressive screening"?

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 09, 2008

ACORN and voter fraud

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 09, 2008

More ferries follies...will it ever end?

Posted by Tom Henry - October 08, 2008

VIDEO: EFF Files Lawsuit Against Secretary of State Sam Reed to Ensure Accuracy of Voter Rolls

Posted by Corey Burres - October 08, 2008

More details on Gregoires budget cuts

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 08, 2008

EFF takes Sam Reed to court

Posted by Trent England - October 08, 2008

Gregoire announces 1% across-the-board cuts for state agencies

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 07, 2008

ACORN Raided in Voter Registration Fraud Investigation

Posted by Trent England - October 07, 2008

Michigan Attorney General asks legislators to sign transparency oath

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 07, 2008

Barker Ranch and Beavers: When It Comes to Spending, Whatever Happened to Priorities of Government?

Posted by Brett Davis - October 06, 2008

Where's the outrage?

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 05, 2008

Today's MUST read from New York Times

Posted by Tom Henry - October 05, 2008

EFF analysis of the bailout bill - from Bob Williams

Posted by Tom Henry - October 04, 2008

Congress passes bailout bill

Posted by Tom Henry - October 03, 2008

Get Free - FINANCIAL CRISIS! - Bail Out Bill Response

Posted by Corey Burres - October 03, 2008

I'll pay for my lawyer, but do I have to pay for his?

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 02, 2008

Knights of the Barrel--Pork, that is

Posted by Lynn Harsh - October 02, 2008

Union thinks teachers should campaign on the clock

Posted by Scott Dilley - October 02, 2008

I'm so relieved!

Posted by Lynn Harsh - October 01, 2008

Voting starts today

Posted by Trent England - October 01, 2008

Gregoire v. Rossi and other debates now available on TVW

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 01, 2008

Feds require more financial transparency for private-sector unions

Posted by Scott Dilley - October 01, 2008

"Vote, but be careful."

Posted by Trent England - September 30, 2008

SAO Releases K-12 audit

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - September 30, 2008

Jeers for Vancouver Education Association

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 30, 2008

Texas aint got nothin on the WEA

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 29, 2008

We can't make this stuff up -- redux, redux, redux

Posted by Tom Henry - September 29, 2008

Politicians, unions urged to open secret meetings

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 29, 2008

As long as Washington is following New Jersey's lead...

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 29, 2008

Coming to a toaster near you...

Posted by Tom Henry - September 28, 2008

ST2: A promise or wishful thinking?

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - September 26, 2008

Non-emergency travel ban + $3.2 billion deficit = $2 million travel agency services contract?

Posted by Brett Davis - September 26, 2008

Person or party?

Posted by Trent England - September 26, 2008

Homeless voter registration drives raise concerns

Posted by Trent England - September 25, 2008

From Wednesday's Columbian

Posted by Tom Henry - September 25, 2008

Young people should vote, but not quite THAT young...

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - September 25, 2008

Boeing's future hanging in the balance

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 25, 2008

More WEA money spent on politics

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 24, 2008

Who, exactly, are the barbarians?

Posted by Trent England - September 24, 2008

Update on underage voting complaint

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - September 24, 2008

Union contracts disappoint state workers...but, it could be worse

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 24, 2008

Can you say "waste of taxpayer resources"?

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 24, 2008

Go ahead. Make my day.

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 23, 2008

Union contracts: Me, too!

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 23, 2008

6 year budget outlook updated

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 23, 2008

Washington state budget: spending too much

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 22, 2008

Teacher finally free to send dues to anti-slavery charity

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 22, 2008

Good Government on iTunes

Posted by David Bramblett - September 22, 2008

More ferry tales...we can't make this up

Posted by Tom Henry - September 21, 2008

Reactions to Brown v. Owen arguments on Legally Speaking

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 20, 2008

Our math-deficient, weak-kneed politicians

Posted by Lynn Harsh - September 19, 2008

Comments section is back up...

Posted by Tom Henry - September 19, 2008

Governor, meet Reality. Reality, meet Governor.

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 19, 2008

Governors office does legal two-step

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 19, 2008

Open bargaining may fix mistakes

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 19, 2008

There's a new bridge in the Twin Cities

Posted by Tom Henry - September 18, 2008

Unions want legislators to break the law

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 18, 2008

State revenue forecast downgraded more than $270 million

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 18, 2008

Get unions out of the classroom!

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 18, 2008

UPDATE: Union modifies contracts without returning to the bargaining table, or notifying its members

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 17, 2008

Union contracts contrary to law and members' best interests

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 17, 2008

Troubles with the blog comments section...

Posted by Tom Henry - September 16, 2008

Ferry system mantra: If prayer helps, Ill pray.

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 16, 2008

Union vs. union?

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 16, 2008

Federal spending skyrockets in 2008

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 16, 2008

Careful reading

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 16, 2008

Did (s)he really say that? (again)

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 15, 2008

The aftermath of the Bellevue teacher strike

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 15, 2008

A little more clarity for King County voters

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - September 12, 2008

105 candidates sign government transparency oath

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 12, 2008

EFF column runs in Investors Business Daily

Posted by Tom Henry - September 11, 2008

Three-day weekends for some state workers

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 11, 2008

The new EFF update...

Posted by Tom Henry - September 11, 2008

No legal action yet in Bellevue strike

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 11, 2008

Memo to Senator Brown

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 10, 2008

WEA should advise teachers to obey the law

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 10, 2008

WSF expects new ferries by 2010sound familiar?

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - September 10, 2008

So you say the airline lost your luggage...

Posted by Tom Henry - September 10, 2008

Bellevue School Board meets tonight

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 10, 2008

Why are we here?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - September 09, 2008

Twittering from the courthouse

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 09, 2008

Supreme Court to hear arguments today on supermajority requirement for tax increases

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - September 09, 2008

Striking Bellevue teachers need a lesson in economics

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 09, 2008

More disaster in the mainstream media

Posted by Tom Henry - September 09, 2008

Labor strikes present a quandary for elected officials

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 08, 2008

Chopp, Brown forget some facts

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 08, 2008

Initiative 1029 in court today

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - September 04, 2008

Bellevue teachers can't see the forest for the trees

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 04, 2008

Underage voters podcast

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 04, 2008

Teacher union deceiving its members

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 04, 2008

That vast sucking sound? Its the Port of Seattle

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - September 03, 2008

Striking teachers: give us less accountability and lower standards!

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 03, 2008

WFSE wants to force temps to pay union dues

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 03, 2008

Governor Gregoire's day off

Posted by Amber Gunn - September 02, 2008

Sen. Lisa Brown responds to EFF amicus brief

Posted by Mike Reitz - September 02, 2008

Gregoires cuts a drop in the bucket

Posted by Scott Dilley - September 02, 2008

Bellevue teachers conducting illegal strike

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 02, 2008

WEA supports legalization of drugs

Posted by Sonya Jones - September 02, 2008

Teachers as role models...break the law

Posted by Tom Henry - September 01, 2008

Seattle Times blasts possible teacher strike

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 29, 2008

Coming to a runway near you

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - August 28, 2008

The WEA defends sexual misconduct of teacher

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 28, 2008

EFF Update for August 28, 2008

Posted by Corey Burres - August 28, 2008

Big money at the DNC

Posted by Amber Gunn - August 28, 2008

It's for the children, right?

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 27, 2008

EFF testimony commended at performance audit hearing

Posted by Amber Gunn - August 27, 2008

Victory for teacher sending union dues to anti-slavery charity

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 27, 2008

WFSE getting concerned for good reason

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 27, 2008

EFF releases State of Labor report for 2008

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 27, 2008

Don't let elections go to the dogs

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - August 26, 2008

Is education partisan?

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 25, 2008

Elwha back in service...finally

Posted by Tom Henry - August 25, 2008

What's fair to taxpayers?

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 25, 2008

WFSE dictates safety committee for Labor and Industries

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 25, 2008

Feels good to have an $800,000,000 surplus. I could get used to this...

Posted by Tyler Drew - August 25, 2008

Stand up for the Electoral College

Posted by Trent England - August 22, 2008

Weekend funnies...politicians, bureaucrats and teacher unions

Posted by Tom Henry - August 22, 2008

Sonya Jones on the Dori Monson show

Posted by Tom Henry - August 22, 2008

Teachers should stop strike threats

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 22, 2008

WEA, forced dues, and high pay

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 21, 2008

Judge says its ok for Reed to ignore underage voting problem

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - August 21, 2008

Federal court rules proof of citizenship for voter registration is constitutional

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - August 21, 2008

Union campaign contributions compromise integrity

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 21, 2008

New student grading practices angers Dallas parents and teachers

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 20, 2008

Is NEA opposition to vouchers racist?

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 20, 2008

Unions on election day

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 19, 2008

Gregoire and Rossi answers are up on YouTube

Posted by Tom Henry - August 19, 2008

Dr. Vedder meets Twitter

Posted by Corey Burres - August 19, 2008

WFSE is suing the wrong people

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 19, 2008

Cleaning up the voter rolls

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - August 18, 2008

What's that smell?

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 18, 2008

Ferry efficiency

Posted by Tom Henry - August 18, 2008

The WFSE 1900, Part 8

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 15, 2008

Weekend funnies...education in an election year

Posted by Tom Henry - August 15, 2008

AG candidate comments on public union contracts

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 15, 2008

WA grades down in national college rankings

Posted by Tom Henry - August 14, 2008

WEA Campaigns at Work

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 14, 2008

OFM rolls-out new government performance and results web site

Posted by Ryan Harriman - August 13, 2008

Metro union loses to competition

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 13, 2008

Theres no money in the bank

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 13, 2008

The WFSE 1900, Part 7

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 13, 2008

Show us the money!

Posted by Ryan Harriman - August 12, 2008

You just can't make this stuff up...

Posted by Tom Henry - August 12, 2008

The End is Nigh

Posted by Tyler Drew - August 12, 2008

The WFSE 1900, Part 6

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 12, 2008

It Lives

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 12, 2008

Sneak peak of WA higher education report

Posted by Amber Gunn - August 11, 2008

Flunked wins Houston film festival

Posted by Tom Henry - August 11, 2008

Union "Benefits"

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 11, 2008

Regulations: Multi-layered logic puzzles, but without the logic

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 08, 2008

EFF files brief in Brown v. Owen (2/3s vote for taxes)

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 08, 2008

Weekend funnies...the case against school choice

Posted by Tom Henry - August 08, 2008

EFF questions for the gubernatorial candidates...

Posted by Tom Henry - August 07, 2008

Bi-lingual education in Seattle flunks

Posted by Tom Henry - August 07, 2008

Gardens, Pinching, Power-Walking and the Police...

Posted by Tyler Drew - August 07, 2008

EFF on Author's Hour

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 07, 2008

Appearance of everything stinks...

Posted by Tom Henry - August 06, 2008

You knew we couldn't ignore this...

Posted by Tom Henry - August 06, 2008

Candidate Questions

Posted by Trent England - August 06, 2008

Hey, WFSE, how's that workin' for ya?

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 06, 2008

Citizens Catching On

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 06, 2008

One in five Washington workers is a government employeehiring freeze is a good idea

Posted by Amber Gunn - August 05, 2008

More hiring freeze labor advice for Gregoire

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 05, 2008

Your tax dollars at work

Posted by Tom Henry - August 05, 2008

The NEA political machine

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 05, 2008

Washington state government morality

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 05, 2008

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Posted by Trent England - August 04, 2008

Gregoire adamant economy OK despite hiring freeze

Posted by Scott Dilley - August 04, 2008

"Breathtakingly divorced from reality"

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - August 04, 2008

Union ignores holiday celebrating American workers

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 04, 2008

WEA: number one barrier to education reform

Posted by Sonya Jones - August 04, 2008

EFF on TVW's Author's Hour

Posted by Mike Reitz - August 01, 2008

Unions secret habit

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 31, 2008

Can a school district hide records of teachers accused of sexual misconduct?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 30, 2008

The WFSE 1900, Part 5

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 30, 2008

Come rescue me!

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 30, 2008

BBQ, Washington style

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 30, 2008

Get Free - Catch up time- Episode 14 & 15

Posted by Corey Burres - July 30, 2008

Even Trinidad doesn't want our old ferries

Posted by Tom Henry - July 30, 2008

Too rich - Guv gets turned away from a bar

Posted by Tom Henry - July 30, 2008

Grilling Supreme Court candidates about public records cases

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 29, 2008

Rock the vote (but not too soon)

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 28, 2008

Courageous editorial stands...

Posted by Tom Henry - July 28, 2008

The WFSE 1900, Part 4

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 28, 2008

The WFSE 1900, Part 3

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 28, 2008

The WFSE 1900, Part 2

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 25, 2008

More fun at Port of Seattle...bad news released on Friday afternoon

Posted by Tom Henry - July 25, 2008

Remembering Ohio...and the AFL-CIO

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 25, 2008

The WFSE 1900, Part 1

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 25, 2008

Thank you Spokane and northern Idaho!

Posted by Tom Henry - July 24, 2008

Public unions meet tough state economies

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 24, 2008

Forced union dues should be criminalized

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 24, 2008

Welcome to the Nanny State

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 24, 2008

WFSE docs show at least 1900 dissidents

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 23, 2008

Judge dismisses false SEIU claims

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 23, 2008

Oregonians are getting opportunity to improve education

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 22, 2008

Cost of Government Day finally comes to Washington

Posted by Casey Rowland - July 22, 2008

The saga of I-1029 continues...

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 22, 2008

Timing is everything, especially in negotiations

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 22, 2008

New sales tax law harming small business

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 22, 2008

WFSE not concerned with members' well-being

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 22, 2008

"Incentive" is not a four-letter word

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 21, 2008

Court of Appeals rules against Port of Olympia in open records case

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 21, 2008

Brown v. Owen (I-601 lawsuit) webpage

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 21, 2008

Union bullies selling history down the river

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 18, 2008

SEIU to Robin Hood: Youve got that backwards

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 18, 2008

Education, lies and videotape

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 17, 2008

EFF's Sonya Jones masquarades...

Posted by Tom Henry - July 17, 2008

Criminy Christmas...I go away for a day and...Part 2

Posted by Tom Henry - July 17, 2008

Court: Smell of marijuana doesn't justify arrest of vehicle passengers

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 17, 2008

Standing up for the little guy

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 17, 2008

Criminy Christmas...I go away for a day and...

Posted by Tom Henry - July 16, 2008

Supreme Court to hear I-960 lawsuit in September

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 16, 2008

More conflicts of interest for the state

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 16, 2008

NEA taking some well-deserved heat...

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 16, 2008

Is Reed ignoring voter intent on I-1029?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 16, 2008

A lawyer and an elephant walked into a bar...

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 15, 2008

EFF launches Transparency in Government Project webpage

Posted by Ryan Harriman - July 15, 2008

Paid family leave change of heart?

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 14, 2008

DOT spent millions to fix boats after they were pulled from service

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 14, 2008

Did I mention the forecast is gloomy?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 14, 2008

Love your country, distrust your government

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 12, 2008

Indiana may be in for a very rude awakening

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 11, 2008

Money for nothing, courtesy of the Seattle School Board

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 10, 2008

GMAP raises question about DOTs reporting methods

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - July 10, 2008

School Official On Leave, Costing Taxpayers

Posted by Nathaniel Mangione - July 09, 2008

Sunshine Committee: Outlook gloomy for curbing abuse of attorney/client exemption

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 09, 2008

EFF Update July 7, 2008

Posted by David Bramblett - July 08, 2008

Much podcasting about EFF's book

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 08, 2008

King County Council wants to add fuel to the fire

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 08, 2008

the Tacoma School District is wasting your money

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 08, 2008

Finally, a double-voter is prosecuted!

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 07, 2008

Will union benefit from I-1029?

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 07, 2008

National Education Association on Impeachment

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 06, 2008

National Education Association on Abortion

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 06, 2008

Happy Independence Day!

Posted by Corey Burres - July 03, 2008

Justice Prevails in Toledo

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 03, 2008

Litigation looming for I-1029?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 02, 2008

NEA Annual Convention - Warming Up

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 02, 2008

Get Free - Ice Flows in These Veins - Episode 12

Posted by Corey Burres - July 02, 2008

Early reactions to our new book

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - July 02, 2008

Attorney General McKenna and State Auditor Sonntag: Transparency Heroes

Posted by Ryan Harriman - July 02, 2008

EFF radio

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 01, 2008

More red tape for businesses: New sales tax law starts today

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 01, 2008

Pop Culture vs. Freedom

Posted by Mike Reitz - July 01, 2008

EFF bill language adopted as model by national group

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 01, 2008

Governor campaigns at work event

Posted by Scott Dilley - July 01, 2008

NEA Annual Convention - Setting the Stage

Posted by Sonya Jones - July 01, 2008

Today's Washington gas tax increase: Highest to most highest

Posted by Amber Gunn - July 01, 2008

Fires, floods, earthquakes and...emissions standards?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 30, 2008

State budget outlook: $2.7 billion deficit and counting

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 30, 2008

Impact of Supreme Court's photo ID decision continues to spread

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 30, 2008

Tacoma School Board: Risk of Vanity Outweighs Public Benefit

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 30, 2008

Better than the MSM

Posted by Tom Henry - June 29, 2008

WEAs second round draft pick

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 27, 2008

"Leveling the playing field" in elections violates the First Amendment

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 27, 2008

News Flash: The Constitution Means What it Says

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 27, 2008

Friday Fun with Unions

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 27, 2008

Union decertification attempts are alive and well (cont.)

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 27, 2008

Red Scare

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 26, 2008

Scalia settles question of whether Second Amendment is individual right

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 26, 2008

High Court strikes down D.C. gun ban

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 26, 2008

Steel-electric ferries for sale

Posted by Tom Henry - June 25, 2008

When there arent enough criminals, one makes them

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 25, 2008

Opened Union Books...take a peek at WFSE finances

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 25, 2008

Culture of corruption

Posted by Tom Henry - June 25, 2008

More Money for the WEA, Courtesy of Taxpayers

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 24, 2008

"Money well spent" says WEA of Gregoire

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 24, 2008

Convenient Half-Truths

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 23, 2008

Telling it like it is (Florida Edition)

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 23, 2008

Must-listen radio

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 21, 2008

TNT sides with PI newsroom

Posted by Trent England - June 20, 2008

King County Elections: Just the fax

Posted by Trent England - June 20, 2008

Awards for teachers?

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 20, 2008

Flunked In Florida!

Posted by Corey Burres - June 19, 2008

Obtaining attorney invoices from the Port of Seattle...

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 19, 2008

Union decertification attempts are alive and well

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 19, 2008

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down employer "gag" bill

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 19, 2008

PI editorializes against PI newsroom

Posted by Trent England - June 18, 2008

More scorn for taxpayers at Port of Seattle

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 18, 2008

Get Free - Monday, Monday, Monday, Norquist vs. Goldstein - Episode 11

Posted by David Bramblett - June 18, 2008

Democrat makes case for school choice

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - June 17, 2008

And these people vote???

Posted by Tom Henry - June 17, 2008

The WEA and political hypocrisy?

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 17, 2008

Environmental hypocrisy

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 17, 2008

News coverage of underage voting complaint

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 16, 2008

Victory at the U.S. Supreme Court...One Year Later

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 16, 2008

For your weekend viewing pleasure...

Posted by Tom Henry - June 13, 2008

Bill Gates' Money No Good AGAIN

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 13, 2008

The Unabashed Arrogance of the WEA

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 12, 2008

Get Free - The Corey Show - Episode 10

Posted by Corey Burres - June 11, 2008

Are felons people?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 10, 2008

The right price for school construction?

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 10, 2008

The latest EFF update is on YouTube

Posted by Tom Henry - June 09, 2008

Will somebody please put a fence around the city of Seattle?

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 09, 2008

Election news roundup

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 06, 2008

Does government have an obligation to collect a unions political funds?

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 06, 2008

Zombie voters in The Nutmeg State

Posted by Trent England - June 05, 2008

Innovations in Education: Cristo Rey Network

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - June 05, 2008

EFF on Fox news...again

Posted by Tom Henry - June 05, 2008

Defending transparency at the local level

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 04, 2008

Teacher unions protecting your children...NOT

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 04, 2008

On health care, unions and freedom

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 04, 2008

Don't pop the cork over WASL results just yet...

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 04, 2008

Evil Band of Zealots

Posted by Mike Reitz - June 04, 2008

SEIU shafting Washington members

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 03, 2008

Time for better teacher pay

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - June 03, 2008

Union to taxpayers: Would you like salt in that wound?

Posted by Amber Gunn - June 03, 2008

Using "Seattle" and "open government" in the same sentence

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - June 03, 2008

Competition is good -- especially among unions

Posted by Scott Dilley - June 03, 2008

Who's to blame?

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - June 02, 2008

When should you die?

Posted by Lynn Harsh - June 02, 2008

Get Free - Hexed but Still Alive - Episode 9

Posted by Corey Burres - June 02, 2008

Get Mad, Get Even

Posted by Sonya Jones - June 02, 2008

Now the Navy is ticked off at the ferries

Posted by Tom Henry - June 01, 2008

EFF's Lynn Harsh on Fox News

Posted by Tom Henry - May 30, 2008

A little more clarity in school spending

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - May 30, 2008

The clueless leading the clueless

Posted by Tom Henry - May 29, 2008

How about choice for parents, too?

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - May 29, 2008

Unions want open hearings only when they stand to benefit

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 29, 2008

WEA Garnering National Disclaim

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 28, 2008

A rush to punish the messenger

Posted by Lynn Harsh - May 28, 2008

WA curriculum standards get low marks from union

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - May 28, 2008

Arizona requests dismissal of lawsuit against proof of citizenship law

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - May 27, 2008

37% of ferry riders are commuters

Posted by Tom Henry - May 26, 2008

Get Free - Early Bird Catches the Worm - Episode 8

Posted by Corey Burres - May 23, 2008

Performance audits on trial

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 23, 2008

Guest radio hosting

Posted by Tom Henry - May 23, 2008

Union leaders tried to line their own pockets

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 22, 2008

Did (s)he really say that?

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 22, 2008

Memorial Day Tribute video

Posted by Tom Henry - May 21, 2008

A bit of sanity shines through from the White House

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 21, 2008

Coast Guard trouble

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 21, 2008

Legislator asks court to throw out restrictions on tax increases

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 20, 2008

Some good stuff late tonight...

Posted by Tom Henry - May 19, 2008

Did he really say that?

Posted by Lynn Harsh - May 19, 2008

Double ballot trouble in Oregon

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - May 19, 2008

EFF's model legislation sweeping the states

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 19, 2008

Get Free - We Get Edumacated - Episode 7

Posted by Corey Burres - May 18, 2008

State ferry mess...$1 billion short...but a 21 year plan...

Posted by Tom Henry - May 18, 2008

National Education Association Roundup, Week 1

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 16, 2008

Show me the money!

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 15, 2008

Underdog candidate wins on transparency platform

Posted by Ryan Harriman - May 15, 2008

The Columbian Gets It, But...

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 15, 2008

Say It Isn't So

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 15, 2008

Photo ID ruling spurs states to act

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - May 14, 2008

Paying teachers to do nothing

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - May 14, 2008

"We're #6!" Taxes and such

Posted by Tom Henry - May 14, 2008

Public Service Announcement on State Ferries

Posted by Corey Burres - May 13, 2008

Teachers Unions Playing Dirty Pool

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 13, 2008

NEA: Teachers are beasts (when they dont give us money)

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 13, 2008

One fell swoop

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 13, 2008

Get Free - The Late Edition - Episode 6

Posted by Corey Burres - May 13, 2008

Fun with ferries

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 09, 2008

Be sure to read...

Posted by Tom Henry - May 08, 2008

Adult family home union vote decided

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 08, 2008

and the Hits Just Keep Coming from WEA & Friends

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 08, 2008

California Crazies? Not So Fast...

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 08, 2008

"Why can't learning pay off?"

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - May 07, 2008

Does the WEA finally want more transparency?

Posted by Scott Dilley - May 07, 2008

Tragic Irony

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 07, 2008

Same 'ole, same 'ole at Port of Seattle

Posted by Tom Henry - May 07, 2008

Indiana voter ID requirements are working

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 06, 2008

And speaking of that grant the WEA doesn't want

Posted by Tom Henry - May 06, 2008

Get Free - Amber Gunn Control - Episode 5

Posted by Corey Burres - May 06, 2008

Former Sea-Tac official under fire in LA

Posted by Tom Henry - May 05, 2008

Getting Exactly What They Pay For

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 05, 2008

More blame gaming on ferries inaction

Posted by Tom Henry - May 05, 2008

For the children?

Posted by Mike Reitz - May 05, 2008

Delusional at Its Finest

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 02, 2008

Proposed Island Home ferries are fuel hogs, require bigger crew

Posted by Amber Gunn - May 01, 2008

In Order to Form More Perfect Unions

Posted by Sonya Jones - May 01, 2008

Will taxpayers pay for politics?

Posted by Trent England - April 30, 2008

Congress focusing on the issues that really matter

Posted by Ryan Harriman - April 30, 2008

EFF video update

Posted by Tom Henry - April 30, 2008

New EFF member benefit

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 30, 2008

EFF offers suggestions to increase transparency in government

Posted by Ryan Harriman - April 29, 2008

Disillusionment at Its Finest

Posted by Sonya Jones - April 29, 2008

Tax Freedom Day finally reaches Washington

Posted by Tom Henry - April 29, 2008

Get Free - With 50% less Ummm. - Episode 4

Posted by Corey Burres - April 28, 2008

Impact of Supreme Court's election decision

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - April 28, 2008

Victory! Supreme Court rules photo ID requirement for voting is constitutional

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - April 28, 2008

A look at your transportation future??

Posted by Tom Henry - April 25, 2008

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Posted by Sonya Jones - April 25, 2008

First quarter union lobbying records available

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 24, 2008

You go girl!

Posted by Tom Henry - April 24, 2008

It Depends on What the Meaning of "Public" Is

Posted by Sonya Jones - April 24, 2008

Idiot mainstream media headline of the decade

Posted by Tom Henry - April 23, 2008

What's going on at DOT?

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 23, 2008

Smoking bans kill people

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 23, 2008

But what about the viaduct, the 520 bridge and the ferries?

Posted by Tom Henry - April 22, 2008

State budget outlook worsens

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 21, 2008

Challenge to Initiative 601 moves forward

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 21, 2008

EFF TV: Freedom Matters Program on Thursday

Posted by Juliana McMahan - April 21, 2008

Get Free - Get Flunked! - Episode 3

Posted by Corey Burres - April 21, 2008

SEIU Smackdown in Michigan

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 18, 2008

$11.4 billion budget and 93,000 employeesWhich agency am I?

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 17, 2008

Why we need accountability in education spending

Posted by Tom Henry - April 16, 2008

Tax day In more ways than one

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 16, 2008

WEA and Port of Seattle: an unholy alliance

Posted by Tom Henry - April 15, 2008

More sunshine in the forecast for teachers

Posted by Mike Reitz - April 15, 2008

Congressional committee votes to make it easier to commit ballot fraud

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - April 14, 2008

Get Free Podcast - Episode 2 - The one where Lauren sings!

Posted by Corey Burres - April 14, 2008

Back to step one for ferries replacement

Posted by Tom Henry - April 13, 2008

A slippery slope of secrecy

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - April 11, 2008

Dig this!

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 11, 2008

The Latest EFF Update

Posted by Corey Burres - April 10, 2008

EFF coming to a convention near you

Posted by Judy Parkins - April 10, 2008

Legislators continue to ignore ferry performance audit findings

Posted by Amber Gunn - April 09, 2008

New study shows astonishing state growth in Thurston County

Posted by Brian Zapotocky - April 07, 2008

Justice for Zina; remaining question for election security

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - April 07, 2008

Get the 1st ever "get free" podcast!

Posted by Corey Burres - April 07, 2008

A major hiccup in the Brennan Center's campaign against election security

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - April 04, 2008

Judge slaps Calif. SEIU, orders refunds

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 03, 2008

State rejects bid for new ferry

Posted by Tom Henry - April 03, 2008

Wheres the pork?

Posted by Ryan Harriman - April 03, 2008

Gregoire playing shell game with education tax dollars

Posted by Ryan Harriman - April 02, 2008

High school graduation crisis

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - April 02, 2008

Ferry Chief Needs to Fork Over His Fare Share

Posted by Ryan Harriman - April 02, 2008

"State agencies building computers to nowhere?"

Posted by Scott Dilley - April 02, 2008

Unbelievable. Steel-electrics to be put back into service?

Posted by Tom Henry - April 01, 2008

EFF video update on the web (Flunked, ferries, big spenders)

Posted by Tom Henry - April 01, 2008

A whole lot of laws

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - April 01, 2008

Get involved in state math debate

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 31, 2008

Supreme Court accepts Idaho union political fundraising case

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 31, 2008

Sunshine in the forecast for Washington unions

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 31, 2008

Why $9 million extra means nothing to state ferries

Posted by Tom Henry - March 30, 2008

About the WASL

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 29, 2008

Oldie but a goodie

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 28, 2008

Ferries take another shot to the chin

Posted by Tom Henry - March 27, 2008

Puh-lease!

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 26, 2008

I'm sorry, but "duh."

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 26, 2008

Sunshine Committee's first recommendations are good ones

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - March 26, 2008

Congrats to the state ferries system -- you passed

Posted by Tom Henry - March 25, 2008

Newspaper asks the right kind of question

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 25, 2008

Legal bills piling up at the Port of Seattle

Posted by Tom Henry - March 21, 2008

Virtual high school reform

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 21, 2008

2008 Big Spenders propose $300 billion; High Rollers manage $768 million

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 21, 2008

"Sunshine Week" panel airing on TVW

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - March 21, 2008

How much for public education?

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 20, 2008

The Seattle Weekly is on a roll this week

Posted by Tom Henry - March 20, 2008

Employer "gag" law before the Supreme Court

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 20, 2008

Sunshine proposal for bargaining in RI

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 19, 2008

Oral arguments in Second Amendment case

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - March 18, 2008

Supreme Court rules top-two primary is constitutional

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - March 18, 2008

Second Amendment before the Supreme Court

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 18, 2008

Forecast for the week: Sunshine

Posted by Trent England - March 17, 2008

Now they suggest we are liars?

Posted by Tom Henry - March 13, 2008

Budget slinks in $100 grand for arena study

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 12, 2008

Obama campaign skeptical of vote by mail

Posted by Trent England - March 12, 2008

A tale of two election investigations

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - March 11, 2008

Opaque legislating

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 11, 2008

More Math Concerns

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 11, 2008

Budget transparency bill heads to governor

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 11, 2008

"Unions win streak in Legislature is broken"

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 10, 2008

Hammers and Washington state ferries...they don't go together

Posted by Tom Henry - March 10, 2008

Business as stinking usual

Posted by Tom Henry - March 08, 2008

Hey! My Rep's asleep at the wheel!

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 08, 2008

United Auto Workers Driving Unionization of WSU Academic Student Employees?

Posted by Ryan Harriman - March 07, 2008

House gives the nod to budget transparency

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 07, 2008

It must have been a mind meld

Posted by Lynn Harsh - March 07, 2008

More opposition to child-care center unions

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 07, 2008

Transparency would help ferry system

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 06, 2008

Court slaps Brown downget in line like everybody else!

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 06, 2008

The new religious left

Posted by Lynn Harsh - March 05, 2008

Six-Figure Salaries for Teachers

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 05, 2008

Family leave taxes from NJ to us?

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 05, 2008

Hey Grandma, Time to Cough up Your Union Dues!

Posted by Ryan Harriman - March 05, 2008

Taxpayer-funded unionism update

Posted by Scott Dilley - March 05, 2008

Senate leadership demonstrates hypocrisy, constitutional ignorance

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 04, 2008

Unions bankroll legislative sprint to raise taxes

Posted by Amber Gunn - March 03, 2008

Senate going to court to raise taxes

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 03, 2008

Comparing Math Standards

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - March 03, 2008

Lawmakers suing to make tax increases easier?

Posted by Mike Reitz - March 01, 2008

Look, but don't touch

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 29, 2008

Payout to union questioned again

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 29, 2008

Senate revives bill to change I-900

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 28, 2008

Remembering WFB

Posted by Lynn Harsh - February 28, 2008

The Evidence on School Choice

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - February 28, 2008

Why the rush to Island Home ferry?

Posted by Tom Henry - February 27, 2008

PI: Unionizing ... parenthood ... unnecessarily onerous

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 27, 2008

More trouble for the ferry system

Posted by Tom Henry - February 27, 2008

Supreme Court ruling dumps on free market

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 27, 2008

Legislator proposes $214 BILLION in new taxes and fees

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 26, 2008

Next Union Target: Foster Parents

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 26, 2008

Fish or people?

Posted by Tom Henry - February 25, 2008

Math Wars

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - February 25, 2008

Either/Or? Both/And?

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 25, 2008

Ask your legislator

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 22, 2008

Speedy budget process leaves public in the dust

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 22, 2008

What's the priority: Unions or children?

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 22, 2008

Education Legislation

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - February 22, 2008

Defending Choice

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - February 22, 2008

Ferries CFO resigns suddenly

Posted by Tom Henry - February 22, 2008

Advancing the cause of open government

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 22, 2008

Drop out of the Electoral College?

Posted by Trent England - February 21, 2008

Should all teachers get a raise?

Posted by Marsha Michaelis - February 21, 2008

This week's Big Spender update

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 19, 2008

Supreme Court takes a new labor union case

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 19, 2008

A video history of the ferries...in 2 1/2 minutes

Posted by Tom Henry - February 18, 2008

Editorial support for Susan Wiggs

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 18, 2008

One step closer to open government: Senate endorses transparency website

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 17, 2008

Glad we're not electing a governor on Tuesday?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 15, 2008

EFF video update on the web (ferries, union bosses and more)

Posted by Tom Henry - February 14, 2008

Good idea for election transparency

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 14, 2008

Ferries bill signed, but safety concerns persist

Posted by Tom Henry - February 14, 2008

Class sizes still a mystery

Posted by Steven Maggi - February 14, 2008

When is the ferry system going to 'fess up? The dirty secret.

Posted by Tom Henry - February 13, 2008

So the ferries don't run, or operate...Eastern WA: pay attention

Posted by Tom Henry - February 13, 2008

For the kids equals for the unions (redux)

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 13, 2008

Will this ever end? Hyak - one run - out of service

Posted by Tom Henry - February 13, 2008

So while I was testifying at the Port of Seattle...

Posted by Tom Henry - February 12, 2008

EFF joins amicus brief in fundamental rights case

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 12, 2008

Is there any safety on the ferries?

Posted by Tom Henry - February 12, 2008

We will sue you. And you will like it!

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 11, 2008

Big Spender Update: Dark horses take the lead with $61 billion bill

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 11, 2008

Union threatens lawsuits against state employees over past dues

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 11, 2008

To paraphrase "Jaws" we needed "a bigger boat"

Posted by Tom Henry - February 09, 2008

Another ferry bites the dust

Posted by Tom Henry - February 08, 2008

It's for the kids, right?

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 07, 2008

The Loch Ness Monster lives in Puget Sound

Posted by Tom Henry - February 07, 2008

Vote-by-mail in King County delayed until 2009

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 07, 2008

Port signs open ended criminal defense contract

Posted by Tom Henry - February 07, 2008

Legislators break law during session

Posted by Scott Dilley - February 07, 2008

Some bad news about those three ferries for the Pt. Townsend run

Posted by Tom Henry - February 06, 2008

Hey, Big Spender!

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 06, 2008

Port of Seattle retains second law firm for defense

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 05, 2008

Beyond tonight's results

Posted by Trent England - February 05, 2008

$500-an-hour attorneys hired to defend Port of Seattle

Posted by Amber Gunn - February 04, 2008

EFF launches video website

Posted by Tom Henry - February 04, 2008

Union numbers grow (nationally and statewide)

Posted by Mike Reitz - February 04, 2008

Pierce County finally removes illegal registrations

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - February 04, 2008

Meanwhile, on the global warming front...

Posted by Tom Henry - February 01, 2008

Who knew polling places were so dangerous?

Posted by Trent England - January 31, 2008

Public records ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 31, 2008

EFF education reform documentary 'sneak peek' on March 18

Posted by Tom Henry - January 30, 2008

More ferry problems...feeling safe yet?

Posted by Tom Henry - January 30, 2008

Feds report $55 BILLION in erroneous payments for 2007

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 29, 2008

Seattle Times: Email ruling raises open-records issue

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 29, 2008

$100 million for 3 itty-bitty ferries? We didn't think so

Posted by Tom Henry - January 28, 2008

AP story: biased or just lazy?

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - January 28, 2008

Illegal immigrants may be eligible for paid family leave

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 25, 2008

Family leave gets more expensive by the minute

Posted by Tom Henry - January 24, 2008

Taxing illegal drugs - you can't make some of this stuff up

Posted by Tom Henry - January 24, 2008

Olympian sides with labor negotiation transparency

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 24, 2008

Shelving gag bill a temporary victory for First Amendment

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 23, 2008

Cover All Kids enrollment 12,000 higher than expected

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 23, 2008

Address the real fraud first

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - January 23, 2008

Dark Cloud over Government E-mail

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 22, 2008

Michigan says no to driver's licenses for illegals

Posted by Tom Henry - January 22, 2008

So some of us were talking today...

Posted by Tom Henry - January 21, 2008

Funding Still Unknown for New Government Program

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 18, 2008

Some fun today! A substitute teacher!

Posted by Steven Maggi - January 18, 2008

Legislature attacks Pierce County polling places

Posted by Trent England - January 18, 2008

Pony up taxpayersthose Dawgs need a new yard

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 17, 2008

HB 2911 - Disclose union negotiation records

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 17, 2008

"King County Council doesn't think elections are important"

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - January 17, 2008

So, if you thought the Legislature gives a rip...

Posted by Tom Henry - January 16, 2008

I-960 keeps you informed, but not all legislators got the memo

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 16, 2008

More on the ferries and the Port of Seattle

Posted by Tom Henry - January 16, 2008

State worker unions still want more money

Posted by Scott Dilley - January 15, 2008

Shining sunlight on union finances

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 15, 2008

So, I had to go to dinner with my honey on Friday...

Posted by Tom Henry - January 12, 2008

Ferries crisis? What crisis? Leg. won't make time for hearings

Posted by Tom Henry - January 11, 2008

Today's DOT audit: More fatal flaws

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 10, 2008

Auditors doubt Port of Seattle is serious

Posted by Tom Henry - January 09, 2008

A day in court

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - January 09, 2008

Break up the Port of Seattle and strip it of taxing powers

Posted by Tom Henry - January 09, 2008

Voter ID argument transcript now up

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 09, 2008

Voter ID issue before U.S. Supreme Court

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 09, 2008

Danny Westneat is right...again?

Posted by Tom Henry - January 09, 2008

Opponent of voter ID requirement registered in two states

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 08, 2008

So I'm watching Barack Obama on tv

Posted by Tom Henry - January 08, 2008

Port of Seattle hearing...good news and bad news

Posted by Amber Gunn - January 08, 2008

Amazing what a federal investigation can spur

Posted by Tom Henry - January 08, 2008

EFF will attend U.S. Supreme Court hearing on Indiana voter ID law

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 08, 2008

Feds will investigate Port of Seattle

Posted by Tom Henry - January 07, 2008

Learning Wash. unions' lessons

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 07, 2008

What's a think tank?

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 04, 2008

Port of Seattle: "We don't want to know"

Posted by Lynn Harsh - January 04, 2008

Idaho AG appeals Voluntary Contributions Act ruling

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 03, 2008

Teachers Unions Oppose Higher Pay

Posted by Trent England - January 02, 2008

Charitable choices

Posted by Mike Reitz - January 02, 2008

New FOIA Tools

Posted by Trent England - January 02, 2008

Privacy? What's privacy? You don't have any

Posted by Tom Henry - January 02, 2008

Possible Delay for Universal Vote by Mail in King County

Posted by Trent England - January 02, 2008

WA Times runs EFF op-ed on Indiana Voter ID Supreme Court case

Posted by Tom Henry - December 31, 2007

SEIU 775, John Edwards and the Federal Election Commission

Posted by Tom Henry - December 28, 2007

Competition benefits union members

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 28, 2007

Grades in for NYC Charter Schools

Posted by Trent England - December 28, 2007

Supreme Court creates a "public nondisclosure act"

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 27, 2007

Deja vu: ACORN workers indicted for voter registration fraud

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 26, 2007

Christmas Greetings from a Liberal

Posted by Lynn Harsh - December 21, 2007

Stealing from Kids

Posted by Trent England - December 21, 2007

Port sleeping with the fishes when it comes to accountability

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 20, 2007

EFF responds to Gov's supplemental budget

Posted by Tom Henry - December 20, 2007

Decertified in Denver

Posted by Trent England - December 20, 2007

Open for business?

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 20, 2007

Congress cuts spending...

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 19, 2007

A new documentary film from EFF...coming really soon

Posted by Steven Maggi - December 19, 2007

That's why we asked, Part II

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 19, 2007

More mathematical challenges for DOT and the governor

Posted by Tom Henry - December 19, 2007

Sherril Huff won't run

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 19, 2007

New Education Leadership

Posted by Trent England - December 18, 2007

Unions among winners in Congress

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 18, 2007

When the governor renews her request for $100 million for three ferries...

Posted by Tom Henry - December 17, 2007

Serial Non-Emergencies: Unions for private day care workers

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 17, 2007

Grim news today from our nations auditor-in-chief David Walker

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 17, 2007

Calling all college students!

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 17, 2007

The biggest obstacle to education?

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 17, 2007

Why $100 million for three new small ferries???

Posted by Tom Henry - December 14, 2007

The ferries mess

Posted by Tom Henry - December 13, 2007

Dean Logan takes over America's largest elections office

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 13, 2007

New studies released on provisional voting

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 13, 2007

What will the Gov. do?

Posted by Tom Henry - December 12, 2007

Gov. to sign contracts for 4 new ferries tomorrow...144 cars each

Posted by Tom Henry - December 12, 2007

Full Speed Backward in Britain?

Posted by Trent England - December 12, 2007

EFF files amicus brief with Supreme Court supporting photo ID law

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 11, 2007

Show me the money!

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 11, 2007

Legislature pulls the plug on 80-year-old 'matriarchs'

Posted by Tom Henry - December 10, 2007

"Rich states, poor states"

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 10, 2007

The wrong way to restore your voting rights

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 10, 2007

Michigan Gov. vows never to raise taxes again

Posted by Amber Gunn - December 07, 2007

Reluctant heroes

Posted by Lynn Harsh - December 07, 2007

Sell us your land or else!

Posted by Randall Sortino - December 07, 2007

Court: No right to taxpayer-funded divorce lawyer

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 06, 2007

National report card gives WA a C+ for worker freedom

Posted by Tom Henry - December 06, 2007

Latest VIP Brief is up

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 06, 2007

The Chehalis flooding didn't need to happen

Posted by Tom Henry - December 05, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Posted by Tom Henry - December 04, 2007

A horse is a horse, of course

Posted by Mike Reitz - December 03, 2007

Dark clouds gather over the Sunshine Committee chair

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - December 03, 2007

Rep. Santos vs. the Federalist Papers

Posted by Lynn Harsh - November 30, 2007

Election recounts underway

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 30, 2007

Special session was really special

Posted by Lynn Harsh - November 30, 2007

Washington state: Loansharks

Posted by Tom Henry - November 29, 2007

Special session: A YouTube primer

Posted by Tom Henry - November 29, 2007

Course correction

Posted by Lynn Harsh - November 28, 2007

DOT...the department that just keeps on giving

Posted by Tom Henry - November 28, 2007

Financial transparency for unions

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 28, 2007

Colorado adopts union "partnerships" for state workers

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 28, 2007

It has been hard not to do some blogging...

Posted by Tom Henry - November 27, 2007

About those passenger ferries...and those 520 tolls

Posted by Tom Henry - November 23, 2007

Captains of WA state Titanics knew all along...and said nothing

Posted by Tom Henry - November 22, 2007

Steel workhorses face emergency retirement

Posted by Lynn Harsh - November 21, 2007

WA Supremes...legislature's shell game is OK

Posted by Tom Henry - November 21, 2007

Background on I-601 case

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 21, 2007

No politics in the WA Supreme Court? Right. And an I-747 "oversight"

Posted by Tom Henry - November 21, 2007

State owned "reverse mortgages"

Posted by Lynn Harsh - November 20, 2007

King County Elections gets a facelift

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 19, 2007

Second verse same as the first...send more education money

Posted by Steven Maggi - November 19, 2007

Washington state's Titanics...worse than we thought...

Posted by Tom Henry - November 19, 2007

Will Gregoire call a special I-747 session?

Posted by Tom Henry - November 17, 2007

Some very unkosher things going on in King County

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 16, 2007

An elections snit in Pierce County

Posted by Tom Henry - November 16, 2007

Gregoire silent on I-960

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 16, 2007

When outsourcing carries the union label...sort of

Posted by Tom Henry - November 15, 2007

Clouds on the horizon

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 15, 2007

Yet another DOT performance audit is released

Posted by Tom Henry - November 15, 2007

Thanksgiving is a time of mourning?

Posted by Lynn Harsh - November 14, 2007

Somebody tell King County...no new taxes

Posted by Tom Henry - November 14, 2007

NYC transit union asks for automatic dues deduction

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 14, 2007

Discharged teacher still on payroll a year after misconduct

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 13, 2007

Off the Mark on Elections

Posted by Trent England - November 12, 2007

Thank you to our veterans

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 12, 2007

Quick transportation solutions and the governor boards I-747

Posted by Tom Henry - November 11, 2007

Drumbeat grows for special session on I-747

Posted by Tom Henry - November 09, 2007

Unions slapped with RICO lawsuits

Posted by Mike Reitz - November 09, 2007

The Seattle PI Versus the Voters

Posted by Trent England - November 08, 2007

Large property tax hikes even more likely

Posted by Bob Williams - November 08, 2007

What happens to my tax bill now?

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 08, 2007

Ranked-Choice Voting still on track

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 08, 2007

Supreme Court strikes down I-747

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 08, 2007

Supreme Court decision on I-747 due tomorrow

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 07, 2007

Good news for I-25 so far

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 07, 2007

Up in smoke

Posted by Lynn Harsh - November 06, 2007

New EFF website is up

Posted by Tom Henry - November 05, 2007

WA $$$ at work

Posted by Tom Henry - November 05, 2007

Teachers' union wants your personal information

Posted by Tom Henry - November 05, 2007

"One big scheme"

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 05, 2007

Good food. Good education. No subsidies.

Posted by Lynn Harsh - November 02, 2007

Clay, we hardly knew ya...

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 02, 2007

Furor over drivers' licenses for illegals, but not in WA

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - November 02, 2007

NEA millions may have defeated school choice

Posted by Tom Henry - November 01, 2007

Seattle Times backing I-960? Oh my!

Posted by Amber Gunn - November 01, 2007

George Will on Utah and "Progressives"

Posted by Trent England - November 01, 2007

A billion dollars doesn?t buy much these days

Posted by Steven Maggi - November 01, 2007

Traffic Priorities

Posted by Corey Burres - November 01, 2007

NEA outdoes itself in Utah...$3.15 million opposing school choice

Posted by Tom Henry - October 31, 2007

Fallen ACORNs

Posted by Trent England - October 31, 2007

Trick or Treat

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 31, 2007

SEIU Targets Washington

Posted by Trent England - October 30, 2007

Money can't buy you love...or a better education

Posted by Lynn Harsh - October 30, 2007

The Dropout Factory and Me

Posted by Trent England - October 29, 2007

King County Wants You!

Posted by Trent England - October 29, 2007

WEA spends teacher dues on political activity

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 27, 2007

Does the smoking ban apply to a private club?

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 27, 2007

What was the legislature thinking?

Posted by Tom Henry - October 26, 2007

WFSE negotiation records

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 26, 2007

Supreme Court Watch: 331 days and counting

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 25, 2007

WFSE: 20% raise for 15 minutes of work?

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 25, 2007

Go ahead...it's for the children

Posted by Tom Henry - October 24, 2007

Hope for students in Louisiana

Posted by Steven Maggi - October 24, 2007

Contracting out a priority for governor

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 24, 2007

Taxes, schmaxes...what's in a promise?

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 23, 2007

Big labor paybacks

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 23, 2007

Video guide for King County voters

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 23, 2007

Pay now or pay later -- Gov. says later is fine

Posted by Tom Henry - October 23, 2007

Is the 'Rainy Day Fund' in trouble?

Posted by Tom Henry - October 21, 2007

It must be Friday...EFF and Socialist Workers agree

Posted by Tom Henry - October 19, 2007

Testifying to Congress on vote-by-mail

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 19, 2007

And while we are talking about smoke breaks in state labor negotiations

Posted by Tom Henry - October 18, 2007

Smoke 'em if you've got 'em

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 17, 2007

23 million eyes to probe Texas spending

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 17, 2007

Reviewing WFSE negotiation documents...

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 16, 2007

And since traffic congestion isn't a priority...

Posted by Tom Henry - October 15, 2007

Ken Schram takes DOT to task?as only he can

Posted by Amber Gunn - October 15, 2007

Leading the Pack ? The Washington Federation of State and Municipal Employees

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 15, 2007

When schools tell parents not to be afraid...

Posted by Steven Maggi - October 12, 2007

Complete denial

Posted by Tom Henry - October 11, 2007

That's why we asked

Posted by Jonathan Bechtle - October 11, 2007

Unbelievable stuff from the congestion audit

Posted by Tom Henry - October 10, 2007

"As of 2007, the phenomenon of an all-day rush hour is beginning to happen..."

Posted by Tom Henry - October 10, 2007

Traffic congestion audit due in the morning

Posted by Tom Henry - October 09, 2007

Speaking of hard-working union dues (see below)...

Posted by Tom Henry - October 09, 2007

Ratatouille

Posted by Mike Reitz - October 09, 2007

Edmund Burke, Environmentalist?

Posted by Trent England - October 08, 2007