The Divorce: Washington State Republicans vs. Big Business & Boeing

The Divorce: Washington State Republicans vs. Big Business & Boeing

But Boeing’s support — and that of heavyweights the Association of Washington Business and Washington Roundtable — for a $9.5-billion transportation package was not enough for Washington’s Senate Republicans, who were against a 10-cent gas tax increase (phased in over five years, upped two cents annually). Continue reading The Divorce: Washington State Republicans vs. Big Business & Boeing

In State Senate, a Few are Already Sick of Seattle’s Leave

In State Senate, a Few are Already Sick of Seattle’s Leave

Seattle’s Paid Sick & Safe Time ordinance has been in effect since September 1, 2012, but in the State Senate, Rodney Tom (D*-48th District) and a few Republican senators have already decided to gut the municipal legislation. With flu rampant and pertussis epidemic in Washington, now might seem a particularly bad time to work against public health. Continue reading In State Senate, a Few are Already Sick of Seattle’s Leave