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2010 Legislative Briefing
WPC research directors gave an overview of their latest research and analysis on the key issues facing Washington citizens this Session. More than 100 legislators and staff attended the event at the state capitol, which took place on January 27th.
Washington Policy Center Warns Lawmakers that Raising Taxes Will Kill Jobs
On the day the legislature convened, Washington Policy Center ran full-page ads in The Olympian and the Tri-City Herald warning lawmakers about the impact of tax increases. The ad uses information from Washington Research Council's new study, "The Economic Impact of Hiking Taxes to Close the Budget Gap."
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.
Visit the Eastern Washington page here
Latest WPC Research
Tolling Interstate 405 Needs a Closer Look, by Michael Ennis
HB 2658: Reorganizing Department of Commerce Activities, by Carl Gipson
Comments about Washington’s Energy and Climate Strategy: HB 2658/SB 6515 and SB 6421, by Todd Myers
Latest Op-Eds
How Government Officials Increase Home Prices, by Brandon Houskeeper
Race to the Top and Putting Principals in Charge Can Improve Schools in Washington, by Liv Finne
Latest WPC Press Releases
Washington Policy Center Submits Comments Opposing Net Neutrality Regulation
New Study Highlights Abuses of Eminent Domain in WA
Washington Policy Center's 2009 Federal Health Care Reform Project
Visit our Health Care Reform page for a convenient, one-stop source for all information regarding WPC's effort to engage the health care reform debate and policy discussion. Use this page as a tool to better inform yourself, a friend, or a family member about the serious issue of health care reform. Check the site regularly for updates.
Visit the Health Care Reform page here
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How Government Officials Increase Home Prices
National Center for Policy Analysis, February 8
OUR VIEW | Let the Sunshine Stay In
Kitsap Sun (Bremerton), February 7
Government officials increase home prices
Covington / Maple Valley Reporter, February 6
State should embrace federal offer to fix and fund schools
Bellingham Herald, February 6
School administrators’ pay among highest in county
Spokesman Review (Spokane), February 6
Ending Homelessness (video)
City Inside/Out (The Seattle Channel), February 5
How South Sound lawmakers voted this week
The Olympian, February 5
Roll Call Report
Bellevue Reporter, February 5
Increase affordable, renewable energy supplies
The Snohomish Times, February 4
How Government Officials Increase Home Prices
The Snohomish Times, February 4
Sunshine Committee shouldn't be eliminated to cut spending
The Daily News (Longview), February 4
Should tax increases require a two-thirds vote?
Seattle PostGlobe, February 2
Roll call
Issaquah Press, February 2
UW tuition debate carries heavy freight
Crosscut, February 2
City of Olympia regulations add to the high cost of housing
The Olympian, February 1
Keeping an eye on our legislators
Lake Stevens Journal, February 1
Are McKenna's Bills Heading for Oblivion?
Washington State Wire, February 1
What exactly does "high-speed rail" mean?
SeattlePI.com, February 1
‘Net neutrality’ move could infringe on Internet
Snohomish County Business Journal, February 1
Net Neutrality: Don’t subject the Internet to politicians, bureaucracies (page 10)
Inside ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council), Jan/Feb 2010 issue
Olympia Checklist: Assault weapons ban, death benefits for law enforcement (video)
Northwest Cable News, January 31
EDUCATION: Change needed in public schools to better serve students
Tri-City Herald, January 30
How your lawmakers voted
The News Tribune (Tacoma), January 29
"How'd they vote?" Week of Jan 25-29
Tri-City Herald, January 29
Legislative Roll Call Report
The Daily News (Longview), January 29
Washington Think Tank Says Reliance on Sin Taxes Won’t Work
The Biz Coach, January 29
The impact of national health care reform on the state
Auburn Reporter, January 29
2010 Environmental Policy Briefing
Date: Tuesday, February 9th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Place: State Capitol Campus, Olympia, WA
Join WPC environmental director Todd Myers and policy analyst Brandon Houskeeper as they brief legislators and staff and give an overview of our latest research and analysis on the key environmental issues facing Washington citizens during the 2010 Session. For more information contact Lindsay LeVeque at 206-937-9691 or events@washingtonpolicy.org. RSVP required.
Eastern Washington Receptions - Spokane, Tri-Cities & Wenatchee
: Tuesday, February 16th
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Davenport Hotel
: Wednesday, February 17th
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Red Lion Hotel Kennewick
: Thursday, February 18th
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Wenatchee Convention Center
Washington Policy Center is proud to announce the launch of our new full-time presence in Eastern Washington. Please help us celebrate our expansion and our commitment to promoting free-market ideals in Eastern Washington and throughout our state.
WPC’s board Chairman Greg Porter, President Dann Mead Smith, board member George Nethercutt and new Eastern Washington Office Director Chris Cargill look forward to meeting you. WPC’s research directors will give an update on the top issues during the current legislative session that affect you and your business.
The Supreme Court’s Evolving Campaign Finance Doctrine: Personal & Corporate Rights
Date: Tuesday, February 23rd
7:00 PM
Place: Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Avenue, Seattle
Washington Policy Center is co-presenting this event, which is hosted by the Puget Sound Lawyers’ Chapter of the Federalist Society. This evening reception features a talk with Allison Hayward, a professor at, George Mason University School of Law, a board member of the Center for Competitive Politics, and a member of the Office of Congressional Ethics. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Parking in the Washington Athletic Club’s garage will be validated. The cost is $25.00 per person, payable at the door by cash or check made out to Federalist Society. RSVP to Michael Bindas by Thursday, February 18, by email at mbindas@ij.org or phone at (206) 341-9300.
4th Annual Palm Springs Reception
Date: Monday, March 1st (tentative)
Place: Bighorn Golf Club,
Palm Springs, CA
Speaker: TBA
Our annual Palm Springs reception differs from many of our other events as it is a much smaller and more intimate gathering. This exclusive event for our top supporters allows guests to socialize with one another, learn more about our organization and our plans for the upcoming year, and hear from a prestigious speaker who is committed to the free-market principles we strive to uphold. Past speakers have included Steve Moore, Dinesh D’Souza, and Dr. Patrick Moore.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Ponderosa Republican Women Luncheon
February 11, 2010
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division, Spokane, 99202
Chris Cargill, WPC's Eastern Washington Office Director, will speak at the Ponderosa Republican Women’s Club about Washington Policy Center and the opening of the new Eastern Washington offices.
Worksource Columbia Basin
February 25, 2010
7:30 AM
Worksource Columbia Basin, 815 W. Kellogg, Kennewick, 99336
Chris Cargill, WPC's Eastern Washington Office Director, will speak to Worksource Columbia Basin about the latest in the state legislative session, the Washington business climate, and the things businesses owners might not know about state government.
Spokane Business Owners and Managers Association
March 3, 2010
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Red Lion Inn at the Park, 300 North River Drive, Spokane, 99201
Chris Cargill, WPC's Eastern Washington Office Director, will speak to the Spokane Business Owners and Managers Association about WPC's new Eastern Washington offices.
Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Banquet
March 4, 2010
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wenatchee Valley Convention Center, 123 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, 98801
Chris Cargill, WPC's Eastern Washington Office Director, will sponsor a table and be available with materials and to answer questions at Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Banquet.
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.
