washington state

^{Jonathan Choe
November 17, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

Everett Mayor Writes Off WSDOT’s Letter Denying Claims

_{Jonathan Choe
November 17, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

Public or Private School Green Road Sign Over Sky

^{Keri D. Ingraham
October 24, 2022
Education}

No Incentive to Provide Quality Service or Produce Results

_{Keri D. Ingraham
October 24, 2022
Education}

One of the biggest differences between public and private K-12 schools is the incentives. Private schools are motivated to satisfy their customers, parents, and families — be responsive or risk losing them. Read More ›

^{Jonathan Choe
September 1, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

Hope Camping Out in Spokane

_{Jonathan Choe
September 1, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

Surrounded by vast farmland and enjoying majestic sunsets, Spokane is the largest city in Eastern Washington. It’s home to Gonzaga University, an abundance of outdoor activities, and the population is booming — including at a place called, “Camp Hope.” Read More ›

Female Teacher With Two Elementary School Pupils Wearing Uniform Using Digital Tablet At Desk

^{Keri D. Ingraham
January 27, 2022
Education}

Charters are Solid Alternatives to Traditional Public Schools

_{Keri D. Ingraham
January 27, 2022
Education}

House Bills 1591 and 1962 would address the two major weaknesses in Washington’s charter school laws. If passed, more charter schools could be created, and charter public schools would receive funding equal to traditional public schools. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
November 2, 2021
Education}

Misguided Mandate Will Cost Washington State

_{Keri D. Ingraham
November 2, 2021
Education}

Get vaccinated or get fired. This was the ultimatum issued by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee in August that took effect on October 18, impacting thousands of the state’s public servants and community heroes — doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, schoolteachers, and beyond. Read More ›

^{Caitlin Bassett
August 30, 2021
Economics}

Solutions to Homelessness: Acres of Diamonds in King County, Washington

_{Caitlin Bassett
August 30, 2021
Economics}

While Seattle wrestles with its own homelessness problem, a small suburb to the Emerald City’s east has been saving homeless mothers and their children from cycles of abuse, addiction, and homelessness for over twenty years. Read More ›

^{Caitlin Bassett
August 20, 2021
Economics}

New Washington State Laws Fail Mentally Ill

_{Caitlin Bassett
August 20, 2021
Economics}

A recent apartment fire in the Seattle area could have been prevented had law enforcement been empowered to provide true help to a man in mental distress. Read More ›

^{Caitlin Bassett
July 30, 2021
Economics}

Washington State Officers Speak Out About New Law Reforms

_{Caitlin Bassett
July 30, 2021
Economics}

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and the Washington State legislature is paving that road quickly. Read More ›

Blue light flasher atop of a police car. City lights on the background.

^{Caitlin Bassett
June 18, 2021
Economics}

Caitlin Bassett Discusses Washington State Police Reforms on The Lars Larson Show

_{Caitlin Bassett
June 18, 2021
Economics}

Discovery Institute's Caitlin Basset joined Lars Larson to explain how Washington State's new police reforms, which are intended to protect citizens from excessive uses of force, are actually putting the mentally ill at more risk. Read More ›

^{Caitlin Bassett
June 17, 2021
Economics}

Washington State Police Reforms Fail the Mentally Ill

_{Caitlin Bassett
June 17, 2021
Economics}

When Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a dozen new polic reforms on May 18, he called them "a moral mandate" that would “create a system of accountability and integrity stronger than anywhere else in the nation.” Read More ›