A Farmer’s Case Against the Farm Bill
Farming can be a risky business, but Britt Dudek thrives off the uncertainty. It’s a part of farming he defines as freedom—a freedom he refuses… Read More
School Choice: Washington State Has Opportunity to Empower Families
Washington state is considering a major school choice proposal. The proposal would allow corporations to receive a 100 percent tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting… Read More
Thoughts About the Washington State Bridge Collapse and Transportation
Thankfully there were no fatalities in the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge that crosses the Skagit River in Washington State last night. The thoughts… Read More
Obamacare and the Medicaid Expansion: How Does Your State Fare?
The Medicaid expansion is touted by proponents of Obamacare as a “no-brainer.” While it is true that some states may see projected savings, it is… Read More
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A Win for Religious Freedom in Illinois
On Tuesday, the state of Illinois declined to appeal a recent loss in the Illinois Court of Appeals, which ruled in late September that the… Read More
Fast and Furious, Marijuana Legalization Still Worry Our Southern Neighbors
Since November 6, President Obama has had little time to savor his electoral victory. The White House is in the throes of dealing with, among… Read More
How Marriage Fared in the 2012 Election
Until Tuesday, no state had redefined marriage by popular vote. Indeed, 32 out of 32 states that put the issue to a vote defined marriage… Read More
Education Ballot Measures in the States
Numerous education-related amendments, ranging from ballot initiatives and charter school authorizers to spending and collective bargaining reform, are under consideration in the states. It’s not… Read More
Marriage on the Ballot in Four States This Fall
When citizens in Maryland, Maine, Washington, and Minnesota go to the polls in November, they will be confronted with ballot initiatives that speak to the… Read More
With Marriage on Ballot in Four States This Fall, Prop 8 Supporters Seek Supreme Court Review
Earlier this week, supporters of Proposition 8, the 2008 California marriage amendment, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the freedom of California voters to… Read More
NLRB Faces Backlash on Eve of Boeing Hearing
An administrative law judge with the National Labor Relations Board takes up the agency’s dubious charges against Boeing tomorrow in Seattle. The hearing comes at… Read More
Washington Voters Win in Battle of the Billionaires
The political math was simple and should have been fool-proof: Proponents of a high-earner income tax in the state of Washington needed only a majority… Read More
