Editor’s Note: Today and throughout this weekend, NPI is running a special series here on the Cascadia Advocate called Progressive Ideas We Need, highlighting proposals that would raise quality of life in our region and in the United States as a whole. Each post is contributed by an NPI staff, board, or advisory council member. […]
Author Archives: Steve
Posted inHolidays
Don’t forget to celebrate LABOR Day!
It’s been accepted as gospel that the greatest economic engine in America is small business – a myth started more than a generation ago by groups such as the US Chamber of Commerce and propagated by politicians who want to cultivate a ‘pro-business’ reputation. In fact, the greatest force in the American economy for much […]
Posted inEconomic Security, Unscheduled Programming
Senate needs to move forward on confirming new chief for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
There’s good news and bad news for American consumers this week. The good news is that on July 21 the landmark Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) takes over as the nation’s chief consumer bank regulator – it will supervise mortgages, credit cards, other bank loans, and fees such as those charged for overdraft protection. The failure […]
Posted inOpen Government, Party Politics
Republican state legislator skipped special session to go on a European cruise
According to a story in The Kitsap Sun, State Representative Jan Angel (R – Port Orchard) was absent for almost the entire special session of the Legislature – because she was on a European cruise. Angel won the European cruise at a Port Orchard event in November and claims to have consulted with Republican leaders […]
Posted inEconomic Security, Humor & Satire, Policy Topics
Costco to Washington State Legislature: “Have we got a deal for you…”
From: Costco To: Members, Washington State Legislature RE: Your financial troubles Dear lawmakers, As one of Washington’s largest publicly-traded companies, Costco feels an obligation to selflessly assist its state in weathering the ongoing fiscal storm that has had such a devastating impact on citizens and consumers alike. Last year the voters of our state rejected […]