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Washington Policy Center Opens Eastern Washington Office
Becomes only policy group in WA with a truly statewide presence
Spokane – Washington Policy Center (WPC), a non-partisan public policy research organization with offices in Seattle and Olympia, has opened an office in Spokane and hired a full-time director. Chris Cargill has joined WPC’s staff as director of the office.
Chris will focus on outreach to citizens, media, and community organizations throughout Eastern Washington and engage them in the promotion of WPC’s policy research and recommendations. In addition, he will help WPC bring the unique policy concerns of Eastern Washington citizens and groups to the public debate on the west side.
“I am delighted that Washington Policy Center’s Eastern Washington office has been opened and professionally staffed,” said WPC board member and former Congressman George Nethercutt. “The Policy Center’s free-market principles will be well received throughout the Eastern part of our state.”
See Chris Cargill's bio here
Latest Eastern Washington Office Media
Policy center will add to debate here
Spokane Journal of Business, February 26
Washington Policy Center offers solutions for small businesses
KNDU TV (Tri-Cities), February 26
Wenatchee Valley Chamber Banquet
Washington Policy Center sponsored a table at the Wenatchee Valley Chamber Banquet on March 4th. WPC Eastern Washington director Chris Cargill was on hand, as were Advisory Board members Randy Gold and Diane Cornwell.
Eastern Washington Receptions - Spokane, Tri-Cities & Wenatchee
: Tuesday, February 16th
: Wednesday, February 17th
: Thursday, February 18th
In February, hundreds of citizens, business leaders, and policymakers gathered in three cities as WPC officially kicked-off its full-time Eastern Washington office and introduced the new director, Chris Cargill.
Attendees heard from Cargill about WPC's plans in Eastern Washington and how WPC can give the region a stronger voice on the west side. WPC's research staff gave briefings on the important issues moving through the legislature on the budget, health care, transportation, education, the business climate, and the environment. Board chairman Greg Porter and president Dann Mead Smith thanked WPC's Eastern Washington Advisory Board and members of WPC's Columbia Society, the special group of supporters who made the new Eastern Washington office a reality.
WPC Board member George Nethercutt, Congressman Doc Hastings, and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers spoke about the critical role WPC plays in advancing sound public policy and shaping the debate on key issues.
Spokane Event
Wenatchee Event
Education Debate in Pasco
Scott Oki, author of Outrageous Learning, published by Washington Policy Center, debates WEA vice-president Mike Regan at the Columbia Basin Badger Club in Pasco on January 29th.
Read about the event in the TriCity Herald
Dr. Roger Stark speaks at a recent Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon. 
Dr. Roger Stark, policy analyst at WPC's Center for Health Care, spoke to the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce on federal health care reform proposals. The event took place on January 20th, 2010 in Richland.
Todd Myers speaks at the Ag Expo at Columbia Basin College in Pasco.
Todd Myers, Director of WPC's Center for the Environment, spoke at the Ag Expo at Columbia Basin College in Pasco on January 4th, 2010.
WPC at Pasco-Kennewick Rotary
WPC President Dann Mead Smith and WPC Board Member Bob Tippett addressed members of the Pasco-Kennewick Rotary in Kennewick on Dec. 16th, covering a wide range of topics including the state’s B&O tax and growing deficit. Eastern Washington Director Chris Cargill was also on hand to meet with members.
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Growing free-market solutions in Eastern Washington
Washington Policy Center Opens Eastern Washington Office
Becomes only policy group in WA with a truly statewide presence
Spokane – Washington Policy Center (WPC), a non-partisan public policy research organization with offices in Seattle and Olympia, has opened an office in Spokane and hired a full-time director. Chris Cargill has joined WPC’s staff as director of the office.
Chris will focus on outreach to citizens, media, and community organizations throughout Eastern Washington and engage them in the promotion of WPC’s policy research and recommendations. In addition, he will help WPC bring the unique policy concerns of Eastern Washington citizens and groups to the public debate on the west side.
“I am delighted that Washington Policy Center’s Eastern Washington office has been opened and professionally staffed,” said WPC board member and former Congressman George Nethercutt. “The Policy Center’s free-market principles will be well received throughout the Eastern part of our state.”
See Chris Cargill's bio here
Latest WPC appearances in the Eastern Washington news
Policy center will add to debate here
Spokane Journal of Business, February 26
Washington Policy Center offers solutions for small businesses
KNDU TV (Tri-Cities), February 26
Senate Democrats Propose Sales Tax Hike to Balance Budget (video)
KEPR TV (Tri-Cities), February 23
Roll call
Wenatchee World, February 20
Policy director to discuss state business climate
Tri-City Herald, February 19
Washington Policy Center opens Tri-City office
Tri-City Herald, February 18
Washington Policy Center expands into Eastern Washington
KVEW TV (Tri-Cities), February 17
Washington Policy Center opens new office in Kennewick (video)
KNDU TV (Tri-Cities), February 17
Budgets flow red and the cry goes out: 'The taxes are coming'
Yakima Herald-Republic, February 17
WPC celebrates new offices
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, February 16
Washington Policy Center celebrates Eastern Washington presence
Wenatchee World, February 15
Washington Policy Center Eastern Washington Office Kick Off Reception
Spokesman Review (Spokane), February 14
Budget forecast darkens
Spokesman Review (Spokane), February 13
Recession at bottom, WA forecast dips slightly
Spokesman Review (Spokane), February 12
Whoa! Voters backed I-960 for a reason
Yakima Herald-Republic, February 12
WA Leg Day 32: Tie sales tax to unemployment rate?
Spokesman Review (Spokane), February 11
Roll call
Wenatchee World, February 6
School administrators’ pay among highest in county
Spokesman Review (Spokane), February 6
EDUCATION: Change needed in public schools to better serve students
Tri-City Herald, January 30
"How'd they vote?" Week of Jan 25-29
Tri-City Herald, January 29
Legislator activities reported for local district voters
The Grand Coulee Star, January 29
Now is not the time to add to tax burden
Spokane Journal of Business, January 28
Badger club to consider future of education
Tri-City Herald, January 28
Editorial: Legislature should tackle property rights legislation
Tri-City Herald, January 26
Roll Call
Wenatchee World, January 23
Liberty Lake resident to open policy center in Spokane
Liberty Lake Splash, January 20
Health Care Bills Will Cost Us
Wenatchee World, January 19
Research group to open Eastern WA office
Spokesman Review (Spokane), January 15
Chat with Chris Cargill, Washington Policy Center
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, January 14
Possible tax increase could hurt workers (video)
KNDU Tri-Cities, January 11
Think Tank Opens Tri-Cities Office: Experts Call for Education Reform
KEPR TV (Tri-Cities), January 6
Ag trade show opens Monday at TRAC
Tri-City Herald, January 2
Washington Policy Center to open branch office in Spokane in January
Spokane Journal of Business, December 24
Washington Policy Center Opens Eastern Washington Office
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, December 15
Upcoming Eastern Washington Speaking Engagements
BOMA TriCities March Membership Luncheon
March 17, 2010
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Shilo Inn, 50 Comstock Street, Richland, 99352
Dann Mead Smith, WPC President, will give an overview of WPC during the BOMA TriCities March Membership Luncheon.
Walla Walla Rotary
March 18, 2010
12:00 PM
Marcus Whitman Hotel, 6 W. Rose ST., Walla Walla, 99362
Dann Mead Smith, WPC President, will give an overview of WPC during the Walla Walla Rotary weekly meeting.
