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April 22, 2008
Earth Day 2008: Predictions of Environmental Disaster Were Wrong
April 21, 2008
Washington State Small Business Facts
April 9, 2008
Roger Stark Joins Washington Policy Center as Health Care Policy Analyst
April 1, 2008
Governor signs Washington Policy Center proposal for searchable budget website
February 21, 2008
New Education Policy Research Center Opens
February 12, 2008
New Communications Policy Guide Available
January 31, 2008
Piglet Book on State Government Waste Released
January 29, 2008
Washington Policy Center to Release "24 Ways to Improve the State's Small Business Climate" Today
January 24, 2008
Media Advisory: Washington State Piglet Book Press Conference, January 30
January 7, 2008
State Auditor, Attorney General, Washington Policy Center support searchable budget website reform
January 3, 2008
Washington Policy Center Calls for Longer Public Comment Period for Climate Advisory Report
December 21, 2007
Free Markets for Washington Research Centers Campaign Now at $3.8 Million
December 19, 2007
New Survey Reveals How Important Traffic Relief is to Washington Voters
December 3, 2007
Mandated Living Wages: A Short-Sighted Effort to Help the Working Poor
November 27, 2007
Good News: Despite Mayor's Claims, Santa Is Safe Says Recent Study
November 21, 2007
Legislature Should Re-Enact the 1% Limit, and Protect Taxpayers by Phasing out the State Property Tax
November 21, 2007
State Supreme Court Ruling Offers Mixed Results for Taxpayers, Open Government Advocates
November 20, 2007
Washington Policy Center to Conduct Statewide Property Tax Survey
November 19, 2007
Sound Transit Should Keep its Promise to "Roll Back" Taxes
November 9, 2007
Small Business Owners Offer Solutions to Improve Business Climate
November 8, 2007
State Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Higher Property Taxes
September 20, 2007
State Legislators Call For Searchable Web Site To Track State Spending
August 23, 2007
A Problem Years in the Ignoring Salmon Ruling Echoes: Washington Policy Center 2005 Earth Day Statement
August 10, 2007
New Study: Light Rail On I-90 Bridge Will Increase Traffic Jams
July 27, 2007
Washington Policy Center Releases Third Installment of ST2/RTID Ballot Measure Studies
July 19, 2007
Cascade Land Conservancy Receives Annual Environmental Innovator Award at Luncheon Today
July 18, 2007
Center for Government Reform at Washington Policy Center Opens With New Director Jason Mercier
May 21, 2007
$2 Million Raised From Board Members Kicks Off Washington Policy Center's Campaign
May 8, 2007
State Supreme Court Should Restore 1% Property Tax Limit
April 27, 2007
Sound Transit's decision yesterday to add $6 billion to the proposed roads and transit plan increases total cost to $42 billion
April 20, 2007
King County Biodiesel Plan Pays Too Much for Too Little Carbon Reduction
April 20, 2007
WPC Releases New Transportation Study
April 16, 2007
Eminent Domain Bill Reflecting WPC Recommendation to Be Signed by Governor Tomorrow
January 11, 2007
Study: Statewide Cable Video Franchise Reform Helps Consumers
January 8, 2007
WashingtonVotes.org Provides the Only Plain-English Description of 2007 Legislation
January 4, 2007
Attorney General Task Force to Review Washington Eminent Domain Laws
December 28, 2006
Attorney General Rob McKenna to Participate in Press Conference Releasing New Eminent Domain Study
December 20, 2006
New Report Warns Eminent Domain Threat Very Real in Washington
December 14, 2006
Washington Policy Center Elects Greg Porter as New Chairman
November 30, 2006
"The Cost of Sound Transit" Policy Note Released by Washington Policy Center
October 30, 2006
520 Bridge Spending Should Pursue Congestion Relief
October 19, 2006
2006 Fall Small Business Issue Spokane Next Thursday
October 19, 2006
2006 Fall Small Business Issue Forum in Tacoma Next Tuesday
October 12, 2006
2006 Fall Small Business Issue Forum in Everett Next Tuesday
October 12, 2006
2006 Fall Small Business Issue Forum in Vancouver Next Thursday
October 11, 2006
2006 Fall Small Business Issue Forum in Pasco Tomorrow
October 9, 2006
New Study Analyzes Property Fairness Initiative 933
October 5, 2006
2006 Fall Small Business Issue Forum in Yakima Next Wednesday
October 3, 2006
New Study Analyzes Initiative 920: Repealing the Estate Tax
September 25, 2006
Tomorrow's Dinner Welcomes Over 950 Attendees and Features Speakers George Will and Gov. Huckabee
September 21, 2006
New Study: Transit Now tax increase will not reduce traffic congestion
September 19, 2006
2006 Fall Small Business Issue Forums Kick Off Thursday in Wenatchee Featuring Release of New Policy Guide
September 18, 2006
2006 Fall Small Business Issue Forums Kick Off In September
September 13, 2006
WashingtonVotes.org: The Best Election Resource for Voters
September 6, 2006
Arkansas Governor and Recent NGA Chairman Mike Huckabee Available for Interviews at Washington Policy Center Annual Dinner
August 31, 2006
Washington Policy Center Releases New Study on Public School Funding
August 18, 2006
WPC Announces Opening of Center for Transportation Policy With Hiring of New Director, Mike Ennis
August 10 , 2006
“Policy Guide for Washington State†Offers Over 150 Policy Recommendations
July 17, 2006
4th Annual CEP Luncheon Welcomes Greenpeace Co-Founder Patrick Moore
June 23, 2006
New Center for Small Business & Entrepreneurship Launched this Week in Seattle
June 21, 2006
Kick Off Event Tomorrow for New Research Center Focusing on Needs of Small Businesses
June 13, 2006
Judge Roberts is Wrong in Overturning I-747
June 6, 2006
Sold-Out Health Care Conference Sets the Stage for Blue Ribbon Commission
May 31, 2006
4th Annual Health Care Conference Address New Massachusetts Health Care Plan
May 25, 2006
It is not fair for Mayor Nickels to ask citizens to pay extra for basic services
April 28, 2006
WPC Opens New Center for Health Care Reform with Hiring of Director
April 24, 2006
Stop working for the government and start working for yourself
April 12 , 2006
April 9 Through 15 Declared Small Business Week
March 3, 2006
Legislature's Overspending Sets Stage for Future Deficits and Tax Increases
February 9 , 2006
Small Business Conference Report with Recommendations to Improve Business Climate to be Announced in Tri-Cities this Thursday
January 30, 2006
Washington Policy Center’s Annual Legislative Briefing Luncheon Tomorrow at State Capitol
January 20, 2006
New Prescription Drug Labeling Rule will be simpler to understand and still keep safeguards intact for patients
January 18, 2006
Report with Recommendations to Improve Small Business Climate Released at Press Conference in Olympia
January 18, 2006
Report with Recommendations to Improve Small Business Climate Released at Press Conference in Olympia Today
January 16, 2006
Small Business Conference Report with Recommendations to Improve Business Climate to Be Announced in Yakima Today
January 13, 2006
New Study Highlights the Failure of Washington's Medical Certificate of Need Program
January 6, 2006
WashingtonVotes.org Provides the Only Complete Description of 2006 Legislation
January 2006
Washington Policy Center Welcome Four New Members to Board of Directors
December 20, 2005
Gregoire's budget helps create deficits she predicts
December 12, 2005
Does Oregon's Property Rights Law Measure Up for Washington? WPC Releases First Comprehensive Study on Measure 37's Impact on Oregon
November 17, 2005
Small Business Owners Offer Solutions to Improve Business Climate at Statewide Small Business Conference
November 10, 2005
Small Business Owners Offer Solutions to Improve Business Climate at Eastern Washington Small Business Conference
November 9 , 2005
2005 Eastern Washington Small Business Conference Tomorrow in Tri-Cities
October 20, 2005
2005 State-Wide Small Business Conference in Seattle November 17th
October 20, 2005
2005 Eastern Washington Small Business Conference in Tri-Cities November 10th
October 18, 2005
New Washington Policy Center Studies Cover November Initiatives
October 4, 2005
Guide to Initiative 900: Reviewing Government through Performance Audits
September 26, 2005
Zell Miller in Seattle Tomorrow
September 19, 2005
Doctors vs. Lawyers: New Study Explains Competing November Initiatives 330 and 336
August 25, 2005
Governor Gregoire appoints WPC President Daniel Mead Smith to Performance Audits Citizens Advisory Board
August 16, 2005
Presdent of Western Peterbilt, Jim Coles, Joins Washington Policy Center Board of Directors
August 10, 2005
WPC Hires Two New Staff Members
June 15, 2005
Health Care Conference Features First Major Medical Malpractice Initiatives Debate
June 15, 2005
New Publication Will Help Employers Determine if Health Savings Accounts Work for Their Employees
May 23, 2005
George Nethercutt in Tacoma to Brief Pierce County Business Leaders on Congressional and Legislative Sessions
April 12, 2005
Structural Reforms Needed to Avoid Tax Increases
April 11, 2005
New Radio Ads Featuring Washington Policy Center Board Member George Nethercutt Hit Eastern Washington Airwaves
April 07, 2005
Spokane Press Conference Addresses Liability Reform and Expanding Health Care Costs
March 28, 2005
Senate Budget Proposal Would Double the Bite Out of Taxpayers' Wallets
March 21, 2005
Gregoire Budget Contains Necessary Spending Cuts; Unnecessary Tax Increases
March 07, 2005
WPC's Small Business Project Selected Today as One of the "Best" Economic Initiatives in U.S.
February 28, 2005
Research Shows Private Prisons Enable States to Improve Quality and Control Costs
February 24, 2005
Social Security Reform Would Benefit Washington Workers
February 16, 2005
Budget, Business Recommendations Released in Tri-Cities
February 10, 2005
Proposed "LEED" Green Building Standards Environmentally Counterproductive
February 01, 2005
Washington Policy Center Briefs Legislators, Staff in Olympia
January 24, 2005
New Developments Highlight Problems with Drug Importation Plans
January 18, 2005
Todd Myers Hired as Center for Environmental policy Director
January 13, 2005
Agenda 2005, Budget Recommendations Announced at press conference
January 10, 2005
Budget 'Deficit' & Business Climate Recommendations to be Announced Thursday at Press Conference
January 07, 2005
WashingtonVotes.org Provides the Only Complete Description of Legislature's 2005 Actions
December 20, 2004
Washington Policy Center Welcomes Two New Board Members; Elects New Chair and Vice-Chair
December 15, 2004
Locke's Tax Increases Ignore Possible Reforms
December 10, 2004
Congressman George Nethercutt Jr. Joins Washington Policy Center Board of Directors
December 1, 2004
State Budget Shortfall Offers Opportunity for Reform
October 14, 2004
Non-partisan Analysis on all Statewide Propositions Available Online
October 4, 2004
New Study Assesses Charter School Referendum
September 24, 2004
New Study Examines Ballot Initiative to Change State Primary Election System
September 14, 2004
New Report Highlights Overbearing Regulations That Threaten Entrepreneurial Spirit
September 13, 2004
Proposed King County Regulations Compromise Rural Landowners â Rights
September 13, 2004
WashingtonVotes.org Helps Citizens Make Informed Decisions in the Primary Election
August 5, 2004
Media Conference Announces IJ African Hairbraiders Lawsuit Challenging Washington's Cosmetology Licensing Law
July 13, 2004
Assistant U.S. Secretary of Interior to Address Center for Environmental Policy Luncheon
June 30, 2004
New Study Weighs Benefits, Drawbacks for Sales Tax Increase to Fund Education
May 26, 2004
Economic Freedom ö Washington State Ranks 31st in the Nation
May 24, 2004
Grant Given to Think Tank to Publish Reference Book For Next Governor, State Legislature
May 11, 2004
New Study Recommends Changes to Workers' Compensation System
May 1, 2004
Washington Policy Center Receives "Friend of Liberty" Award from Institute for Justice
April 22, 2004
Sold Out Health Care Conference Highlights Effective Alternatives
April 14, 2004
National Medicaid Expert to Brief in Olympia Next Wednesday
March 24, 2004
European Union Ruling Against Microsoft Hurts Future Technological Innovation
March 8, 2004
Circuit Court Decision Threatens the Future of Competition in Washington
March 1, 2004
New Report Shows State Can Increase Public School Funding with New Timber Harvest Plan
February 24, 2004
New Study Reveals the True Costs of Fixed-Route Public Transit
January 22, 2004
New Study Sheds Light on Negative WSDOT Review of Competitive Contracting for Highway Services
January 22, 2004
Legislature should not repeal voter-approved Initiative 200
January 16, 2004
New Report on Improving Small Business Climate Released at State Capitol
January 14, 2004
Washington Policy Center Will Release New Report On Improving Small Business Climate
January 12, 2004
WashingtonVotes.org Provides the Only Complete Description of Legislature's 2004 Actions
January 5, 2004
This Week Washington Policy Center Will Present New Study on Improving Washington's Business Climate
November 26, 2003
Washington Policy Center Announces Board of Academic Advisors
November 19, 2003
Washington Policy Center Releases New Study on Blanket Primary Controversy
November 12, 2003
Washington Policy Center to Honor Biotech Leader Ed Fritzky Tomorrow Night
November 11, 2003
Senior Presidential Advisor Karen Hughes Will Speak to Washington Policy Center
November 6, 2003
Drug Reimportation Puts Americans at Risk
October 9, 2003
Washington Policy Center Releases Study on State's Ergonomics Regulations
October 9, 2003
Priority Solutions for the State's Small Business Climate
October 4, 2003
Small Business Owners Offer Solutions to Improve Business Climate
September 24, 2003
2003 Statewide Small Business Conference next Friday, October 3rd at SeaTac Hilton
September 2, 2003
Majority of Washington Counties and Cities Now Limiting Yearly Property Tax Increases to 1%
August 26, 2003
Bellevue Officials Committed to Tax Relief
August 26, 2003
Whatcom County Officials Committed to Tax Relief
July 30, 2003
2003 Statewide Small Business Conference
July 30, 2003
Conferencia de Negocios
July 08, 2003
Imposing a State Income Tax Could Cost 134,178 Jobs
May 22, 2003
WPC Research Director Wins Civic Excellence Award
May 09, 2003
Proposed Cigarette, Candy and Liquor Tax Increase Would Cost 1,960 Jobs
April 17, 2003
Proposed Sales Tax Increase Would Cost 2,105 Jobs
March 10, 2003
New Research Shows Private Prisons Enable States to Improve Quality and Control Costs
March 07, 2003
Locke Moving the Right Direction by Streamlining Government
February 19, 2003
Washington Policy Center Elects New Chairman and Vice Chairman
February 06, 2003
New Study Finds State Drug Formaulary Programs Adversely Impact the Most Vulnerable Patients
January 23, 2003
25 Practical Policy Changes That Will Reduce the State Deficit
January 09, 2003
WashingtonVotes.org Announces a NEW Website that Provides Complete, Concise Washington Legislative Information
December 17, 2002
State Think Tank Recommends Innovative Ways to Balance State Budget
November 07, 2002
New Study Shows Private Land Trusts Protect Forests from Development
October 16, 2002
Rudy Giuliani Honored in Seattle by over 850 People
September 30, 2002
Washington Policy Center Releases Overview of Referendum 51
August 27, 2002
Approval of Sumas 2 Power Plant Long Overdue
August 06, 2002
Initiative 747 is Succeeding in Limiting Property Tax Increases for Most Washington Residents
June 17, 2002
Ninth Circuit Court's Latest I-200 Decision is Disappointing
June 12, 2002
New Study Examines Links Between Fast-Rising Cost of Health Care and State Regulation
June 06, 2002
It's Time for Consumer Choice in Local Phone Service
April 19, 2002
U.S. Environment Continues To Improve, Annual Earth Day Report Finds
April 16, 2002
The Court is Right to Strike Down Seattle's Race-Based School Admissions
March 18, 2002
Small Business Owners Site Major Issues Contributing to Poor State Business Climate
March 05, 2002
Legislative Budget Writers Ignore Proven Reforms
February 22, 2002
Closing King County Parks: Executive Sims Ignores Proven Alternative
February 19, 2002
Policy Center Applauds Governor's Action to Issue Hiring Freeze
February 04, 2002
Innovative Ideas Provide Nearly $1 Billion to Fill State Budget Deficit
February 01, 2002
Innovative Ideas to provide Nearly $1 Billion to Fill the State’s Budget Deficit
January 09, 2002
Unionized Teaching Assistants at UW Would Undermine Education
December 28, 2001
Innovative School Facilities Can Save Money and Improve Public Education
December 20, 2001
Governor's Budget Proposal Provides Band-Aid but no Cure
December 18, 2001
Closing Parks: King County Parks Department Decides to Punish the Voters
December 10, 2001
New Study Shows Price Controls will Stifle Drug Treatment Innovation
November 26, 2001
Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating and State Senator Tim Sheldon to be Honored by Washington Policy Center
November 12, 2001
State Should Not Release 1,900 Criminals
November 8, 2001
Research Organization to Listen to Small Business Concerns
October 23, 2001
New Research Provides Ways to Reduce Traffic Congestion by 25%
October 15, 2001
Research Group Releases "Plain English" Explanation of Upcoming Property Tax Initiative
September 28 , 2001
Referendum 47 Failed to Limit Property Tax Increases by Port District
September 11, 2001
City's "New" Idea for Helping the Homeless Was Suggested 14 Years Ago
September 07, 2001
Justice Department Decision Brings Welcome Dose of Commonsense to The Microsoft Case
September 05, 2001
Statewide Survey Finds Property Tax Increases Being Reigned In, But Not Everywhere
August 31, 2001
National Study Wrong About Washington's Small Business Friendliness
August 08,2001
New Study Finds Private Prisons Increase Quality and Reduce Cost
June 29, 2001
Microsoft Ruling is a Victory for the People of Washington
June 20, 2001
Washington Institute Foundation is now Washington Policy Center
June 12, 2001
New Research Shows Tax Cut Will Bring $26 Billion to Washington State
June 5, 2001
Click! Network Contributes to Rise in Energy Costs in Tacoma
May 25, 2001
State Agency Responsible for Blocking New Power Generation
May 18, 2001
National Study Provides Additional Reasons Behind Boeing Move
May 10, 2001
At Last! Tax Freedom Day Arrives May 10th, Washington Residents Can Finally Start Working for Themselves
May 7, 2001
Governor’s Tax Plan Ignores Proven Ways to Pay for Transportation Improvements Without Raising Taxes
April 26, 2001
Governor Should Approve Sumas Power Plant and Address State's Power Needs
April 18, 2001
Seattle-Based Washington Institute Foundation Meets With President's Staff at White House
April 16, 2001
Washington Policy Center Supports Washington Farmers Coming to Seattle
April 06, 2001
Judge Makes the Wrong Decision in Seattle Schools Initiative 200 Case
April 04, 2001
Think Tank Urges End to Wasteful and Discriminatory Project Labor Agreements
April 03, 2001
Case Against Microsoft Likely to be Repealed, says Washington Institute
March 21, 2001
Boeing’s Departure Highlights Cost of Doing Business in Seattle
March 14, 2001
Ban on Private Churches and Schools Hurts Children and Communities
March 13, 2001
Energy Proposal Fails to Address Root Causes of Energy Plight
March 07, 2001
New Study Outlines Six Proposals for Reforming Washington’s Primary Elections
March 02, 2001
State Think Tank Finds Bush Budget Would Directly Benefit Washington Residents
February 16, 2001
Washington Institute Analyst to Testify in Olympia
February 15, 2001
Washington Institute to Testify Friday
February 13, 2001
State Should Stop Yearly Park-Closing Scare
February 9, 2001
New Initiative’s Proposed Ballot Would Confuse Voters
February 6, 2001
New Study Assesses Campaign Claims Against I-695
February 2, 2001
Seattle School District is Misleading Voters
January 17, 2001
Washington Institute Hires Policy Analyst and Communications Director
December 21, 2000
New President Elected to Head Washington Institute
December 19, 2000
New Study Examines Upcoming Changes in State Primary Elections
December 11, 2000
New Study Finds Proposed Health Care Entitlement Would Cost $10 Billion a Year
October 24, 2000
New Study Measures Impact of Traffic Gridlock on Children and Families
October 5, 2000
Health Care Initiative Seeks to End Private Insurance
July 20, 2000
New Study Shows Property Tax Limitation Taking Effect
May 16, 2000
State's $335,000 Study of Minority/Women Contracting Declared Useless
May 12, 2000
New Study Highlights Falling Academic Standards At State Universities
May 10, 2000
"Pay Equity Day" Is Not What It Seems
May 5, 2000
At Last! Tax Freedom Day Arrives May 8th
April 21, 2000
Earth Day 2000: The Washington Institute Announces "Defenders of the Environment" Award
April 19, 2000
Is Mankind a Titanic Failure?
March 20, 2000
Property Taxes' Steady Upward Climb
March 2, 2000
New Study Assesses Proposed Program to Help Minority Businesses
February 17, 2000
New Study Shows Governor's Proposal on Contracting Out Falls Short
February 16, 2000
Booker T. Washington: Great Educator, Great American
February 15, 2000
Property Tax Flawed, According to New Study
February 14, 2000
New Study Says Collective Bargaining Bill Would Lead to Higher Costs
January 13, 2000
SB 6209: Environmental Benchmarks for Washington
January 5, 2000
Walla Walla Schools End Race Preferences
December 10, 1999
Spokane's Public Safety Cuts are Unnecessary
December 9, 1999
Governor Locke Proposes Privatizing Liquor Stores
December 8, 1999
25 Commonsense Ways to Implement I-695
November 10, 1999
Governor Locke Urged to Oppose Internet Taxes
November 8, 1999
Microsoft Ruling Sets Troubling Precedent
October 25, 1999
Call for Appointed Insurance Commissioner
August 18, 1999
More Academic Alternatives for Minority Students than UW
August 13, 1999
Government Costs Add 22% to the Price of a New Home
June 29, 1999
Most Counties & Cities Ignoring R-47 Property Tax Limitation
June 8, 1999
Seattle Schools Use Race to Assign Students
May 20, 1999
State Falls Short in Implementation of I-200
April 20, 1999
Earth Day: Now for the Good News . . .
April 15, 1999
Washington May Not Have an Income Tax . . . But We Pay More Than You Think
March 24, 1999
Governor's Collective Bargaining Bill Challenges Separation of Powers