Take a look at the institutions that were put in place, when, and why, and then UPDATE! The office of Lt. Gov. is no longer required because transportation exists. State Lands side of DNR is not required because institutions have matured and can manage their interests. The 6 natural resource agencies can be consolidated. It is reasonable after nearly 125 years to look at what we have and ask if we really need it now. ...more »
Raise taxes on the top income earners. Release all drug offenders from state prisons, and hire more teachers and mentors. Disband the current National Guard and create a smaller disaster relief force. Make Washington State the Nation’s first “free college tuition state”. Privatize all institutions, excluding the prisons. Finally go to a single payer health care system.
Increase state spending to spur economic growth. Then raise taxes on the top income earners. Release all drug offenders from state prisons, and hire more teachers and mentors. Disband the current National Guard and create a smaller disaster relief force. Make Washington State the Nation’s first “free college tuition state”. Privatize all institutions, excluding the prisons. Finally go to a single payer health care system. ...more »