Monthly Archives: January 2007

State Senator Tim Sheldon (who says he’s a democrat) joined Dino Rossi’s non-profit board. Most politicos think this board is just a shell organization for Rossi’s potential run for Governor in 2008. Sheldon faced tough primary opposition in 2006 from … Continue reading →

It took a western democrat to be the first US Senator to post their daily schedule on the internet. You have to like the openess and accountabilty of the new US Senator from Montana. To see his schedule go to: … Continue reading →

I know it seems crazy but I will be surprised if our Central Washington delegation passes anything. That’s right. My question is: Will our state legislators pass one bill this year? Here’s what they’ve done so far: Rep. Mike Armstrong … Continue reading →

Most ballot measures in Washington State are decided by majority vote, except school funding requests that require 60 percent approval as per a 70-year-old amendment to our constitution. A recent cruel example of the unfairness of the 60 percent rule … Continue reading →

The Kittitas County Republican Party Chair Matthew Manweller wrote a column in the Ellensburg Daily Record calling members of Congress corrupt and using that as a reason to vote against requiring the federal government bargaininging for lower drug costs. You … Continue reading →

In the last month, Rep. Doc Hastings has voted against increasing the minimum wage, reducing prescription drug prices, supporting stem cell research, and reducing our dependence on foreign oil…. Luckily, they’ve all passed despite the opposition of our congressman.

I’ve been watching with interest the plight of the citizens of the small rural town of Tieton who experienced a massive failure of their domestic water system when it decided to fail with multiple leaks causing the loss of water … Continue reading →

Has anyone been to my State Senator’s website? Here’s what she says on the front page: She is working on:   providing accountability in the way government spends our hard-earned tax dollars; ensuring access to quality and affordable healthcare in … Continue reading →

Recently the Yakima Herald has come out with news articles about how our elected officials aren’t reflecting the population and singling out Sunnyside as an example with more than a 70% Hispanic population and only one of seven Sunnyside city … Continue reading →