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WPC Speaking Engagements
Are You Getting a Good Education?On May 20th Washington Policy Center, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI), and the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs will be hosting a free evening event. How much of your money is the government wasting?
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The Facts on Light Rail: A Comparative Analysis of Light Rail Systems in Six West Coast CitiesAs Washington cities consider whether light rail is right for them, this study on the performance of the six existing systems on the West Coast provides factual, real life examples of what taxpayers could expect here. Policymakers and the public should consider whether diverting transportation taxes away from other programs and services is worth the opportunity costs. Based on the data, this analysis concludes that it is not. Read the full study online here >> |
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Learning Online: An Assessment of Online Public Education Programs
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Dems Attack McCain on Environment By Flying Plane in Circles
National Review, May 13
Candidates and health care reform
Seattle Post Intelligencer, May 13
Online high school is an idea worth pursuing
Fresno Bee (California), May 7
How much of your money is the government wasting?
Up Front with Robert Mak, KING 5 News, May 4
Clovis Unified considers creating an online charter school
Fresno Bee (California), May 4
All-day kindergarten can hinder childhood development
The News Tribune (Tacoma), May 4
State officials defend cost of international trade missions
The Olympian, May 4
Washington Democratic State Senator Sues to Overturn Taxpayer Protections
Budget & Tax News, June issue
Green-Collar Blues
The New Republic, May 1
Health Coverage: Who's Driving?
The Columbian (Vancouver), May 1
On May 20th Washington Policy Center, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI), and the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs will be hosting a free evening event.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way,
Bellingham, WA 98225For more information or to RSVP contact Alison White at 209-937-9691
or awhite@washingtonpolicy.org
On June 17th, Washington Policy Center will hold its Annual Center for Transportation Event. This year’s event will be a breakfast featuring a keynote address by transportation and economics expert and Senior Research Fellow with the Heritage Foundation, Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D. He will address congestion relief and discuss ways Washington State could improve.
April 23th – Tri-Cities
Tri-City Chamber of Commerce
Paul Guppy, Vice President for Research, will be discussing highlights from the recently-concluded Legislative Session.
April 29th - Vancouver
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
Paul Guppy, Vice President for Research, will be part of the chamber's Health Care Reform and Business Forum at the Vancouver Hilton. The April 29th forum starts at 11:30am and concludes at 2pm. Click here for more information or to register for the event.
May 1st - Spokane
Spokane Rotary Club
Liv Finne, director of the Center for Education, will be speaking at the Spokane Rotary Club's regular member luncheon. She will be discussing WPC's agenda for education reform in Washington state. For more information contact the Spokane Rotary 21 at 509-534-8998 or rotaryspokane21@nwadv.com. You can also visit their website.