Business & Labor
February 11, 2012
Session Watch - Seen and unseen consequences of economic stimulus
It’s a problem with all government spending: the easiest thing to know are the stated intentions of the politicians, followed by the direct results of the spending. But what’s all too invisible...Read more here
February 10, 2012
Session Watch - Stimulating the economy ... or fish?
One of the “economic stimulus” plans floating around in Olympia seems, well, a little fishy.
Before you swallow Olympia’s claims, check the fine print. Stimulus plans that supposedly fund...Read more here
February 07, 2012
Session Watch - Licensing Amateur Martial Arts
Who would know our state has a budget problem? Some legislators just want to keep expanding the power of the state—even to regulating amateur martial arts. And HB 2301 is on its way to the House...Read more here
January 10, 2012
Session Watch - Intro to Legislative Session
With the budget deficit looming, what will the state of WA do? We analyze what your legislator is doing and tell you how you can get informed and stay involved.
October 17, 2011
The Informed Voter Guide Ad
It can be tricky to make the right decision when it comes to voting on an initiative. More often than not you don’t have enough information to make a confident choice either way. But now you...Read more here
September 28, 2011
Ja-Hobs - Episode 73
In this week’s episode we take a look at Obama’s new “American Jobs Act”, is it as promising as it sounds? I’ll give you one guess…
September 22, 2011
Teacher’s Strike Out! - Episode 72
In this week’s episode we talk about the recent Tacoma teacher strikes. Judges are bringing down the strong hand of the law!
June 03, 2011
2011 Session Wrap Up: Olympia Weekly
With the legislative session over we look back at what happened in Olympia throughout the last 4 months. Who were the winners and losers this legislative session.
April 12, 2011
Taking Sides: Olympia Weekly
A weekly look at what’s happening at the State Capitol during this legislative session. This week our panel discuss the great budget debate happening in Olympia. Does the Republican budget help...Read more here
March 16, 2011
WI All Scream for Public Sector Unions - Episode 64
In this week’s episode, we talk all about public sector unions and the current battle going on in Wisconsin.
March 03, 2011
Government Union Rally 2011
Check out our recap video from the WA 4 WI - Justice for Taxpayers rally that took place on Saturday, February 26 in Olympia.
March 01, 2011
Olympia Weekly: Dueling rallies, teacher buyouts and overcriminalization
This week on Olympia Weekly, we recap Saturday’s competing rallies at the State Capitol, discuss a proposed temporary increase in teacher retirement benefits, and review bills that increase...Read more here
January 24, 2011
Olympia Weekly – Week of January 24th
A weekly look at what’s happening at the State Capitol during this legislative session. This week our panelists talk about the vote on the supplemental budget and the proposal to have a...Read more here
January 10, 2011
Olympia Weekly – Week of January 10th
A weekly look at what’s happening at the State Capitol during this legislative session. This week our panelists talk about the Governor’s shake up, the supplemental budget, the State’s credit...Read more here
October 20, 2010
The Number One Issue is Jobs - Episode 21
Bob Williams explores the State of WA’s role in hindering job growth.
May 14, 2010
Are Unions Leeches?
While the rest of the economy feels the effect of a rececession, the public sector unions are seeing monumental growth. Are public sectors hurting the economy?
To find out more about the...Read more here
February 25, 2010
Unsustainable
The Governor’s unwillingness to renegotiate union contracts may be one of the main reasons that the Washington State deficit and budget are reaching unsustainable growth.
January 22, 2010
The Union Effect on California’s Economy
Reason.tv’s great video on the economic downfall in California and the role public sector unions played in it.


