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One of the most vexing problems with our nation’s health care system is getting a timely doctor’s appointment. Our primary care network is overwhelmed. More than 100 million … more
The U.S. and Canada reached a preliminary deal last month to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, a 60-year-old agreement that guides how the two countries manage one of North America’s largest … more
Misguided attempts to “conserve wild salmon” are an attack on tribal sovereignty and come at a huge cost to Indigenous culture and livelihoods. The Wild Fish Conservancy (WFC) has … more
Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) does a “Census of Agriculture” to look at agriculture in the United States. They gather a lot of statistics from … more
Have you ever heard of Malcolm Muggeridge? Neither had I until a book I just finished mentioned his name.    Malcolm was born in Sanderstead, Surrey, England, in March 1903. … more
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an … more
Military veterans across the country are suffering from illnesses caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), to which they were exposed while serving at an army facility. However, the … more
It’s a tradition for the Association of Washington Business to visit the local Costco during our international trade missions. AWB's trade mission to Canada in June was no different. Our … more
While wind and solar farms generate greenhouse gas-free electricity, there are ongoing concerns over their impacts on our environment, especially as a rapidly growing number of worn-out blades and … more
A dozen years ago, the state Supreme Court declared our state's approach to funding K-12 education had failed. Some legislators wanted to respond to the historic ruling in McCleary v. Washington … more
It is the time of year to fly our American flags proudly. It began in May with Memorial Day, to be followed this month by Flag Day, and end with the “grand finale” on July 4. The … more
Proponents of WA Cares inspired an opinion piece I wrote for The Washington State Standard titled, “ WA Cares is not a good answer for people in need. ” It ran on May 3.  … more
June is here, and the start of summer is just around the corner. A year ago, the first day of summer had Washington moving in front of California to have the highest gas prices in the nation. As … more
From 2013 through 2017, Republicans led our state Senate and Democrats had the majority in the House. While it lasted, that break in one-party control of Olympia was good for the people of our state. … more
This year marked the 40th anniversary of the partnership between treaty tribes and our state co-managers to establish salmon fisheries. Each spring since 1984, we’ve held a series of … more
During the first half of May, administrators at the University of Washington patiently negotiated with pro-Hamas protesters about voluntarily dismantling their illegal encampment at the center of the … more
With candidate filing week now behind us, the 2024 election season is in full swing. Democrat leaders in our state are no doubt looking ahead to the August primary and November general election … more
With candidate filing week now behind us, the 2024 election season is in full swing. Democrat leaders in our state are no doubt looking ahead to the August primary and November general election … more
Blocking a bad piece of legislation can often be as important as passing a good bill. That’s why Republican senators took a moment to cheer a few months ago when, in the face of intense … more
Unfortunately, it’s animal fighting season in the Pacific Northwest. The Washington state Gambling Commission encourages reporting of animal fighting to help stop these terrible acts. Our … more
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