Dick Nelson is a former Washington State legislator. He currently contributes to the public debate on state and local fiscal issues through research and commentary. As when he was in the legislature,
The free-trade agreement is getting close, though the politics is still divisive. Here's a look at how strong are the trade bonds between the Northwest and this Asian tiger, and it's far more than jetliners.
Two days of visits show some very relevant demands, along with room for improvement.
With the Legislature, now in its second special session, still fighting about the budget, and with national studies ranking Washington
In the search for solutions to our area’s housing affordability problem, a tax policy we’ve had some experience
Washington's poor-heavy taxes, income inequality and decreasing state tax revenue: It's a vicious cycle.
