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Read more... Rebuilding the Viaduct Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Daniel Brunell Seattle's on its Own for Tunnel Money Read more... Q&A with Secretary of Transportation Doug MacDonald: His Job is Getting Things Built Written On: February 2006 Doug MacDonald, a native of Mercer Island and a Harvard Law School graduate, has been Secretary of Transportation since April 2001. Read more... Profile - Albert Rosellini: The Transportation Governor Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Daniel Brunell Today, Washington is investing in transportation at levels not seen in generations — since the days of Gov. Albert Rosellini. Read more... President's Message: Lawmakers Should Kill Gain-Sharing Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Don C. Brunell - AWB President Remember when your mom would say, "If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Read more... Points of View: Taxpayers Are Entitled to $30 Car Tabs Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Tim Eyman - Co-sponsor, SaveOur30Tabs.com Initiative We're entitled to $30 tabs because the voters have twice approved initiatives requiring $30 tabs. Read more... Points of View: Don't Sacrifice Our Transportation Needs Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Jessyn Schor - Executive Director, Transportation Choices Coalition Professional anti-tax activist Tim Eyman is at it again. Read more... Opinion: The WASL Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Steve Mullin Steve Mullin is president of Washington Roundtable, a nonprofit public policy organization comprised of chief executives representing major Washington employers. Read more... Not Your Father’s Toll Road Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Paul Schleinz Ready or not, tolls are returning to Washington's highways - and sooner than you may think. Read more... Member Profile: Looking for Gold Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Ron Dalby The only light that exists 1,200 feet beneath the surface of the earth is that which you bring yourself. Read more... Made in Washington - Sterling Savings Bank: Hometown Helpful Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Daniel Brunell There is a big fallacy about the banking industry. Read more... Legal Matters: Lighting Up Could Be Costly Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Kris Tefft - AWB General Counsel Last December, Washington became the most stringent state in the nation when it comes to banning smoking outside of private homes. Read more... Keeping the Country Moving Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Ron Dalby The good news is that to maintain the current state of congestion, safety and quality in our nationwide highway system for the next 10 years, we’re only going to be about a half-a-trillion dollars short of the necessary cash, based on current taxation at all levels. Read more... Inside Washington: News Briefs Written On: February 2006 Get an update on developments across the state that can affect your business. Read more... How Will We Move Around in the Future? Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Alexis Nepomuceno There’s been enough drama surrounding the transportation issue in Washington to make a full-length feature movie. Read more... Ferries in Transition Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Paul Schlienz and Shawn Sullivan Private Runs, New Boats on Horizon Read more... Dick Davis Column: Minimum Wage Initiative Spawns Copycats Written On: February 2006 Written By: By Richard S. Davis - President, Washington Research Council A Republican Congress continues to block an increase in the federal minimum wage. Read more... Community Profile - Kent: A Nice Place to Live Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Paul Schlienz Kent is a city with many advantages, including a great location, a strong industrial base and affordable housing. Read more... Chair's Corner: State Must Overcome Duplicative and Overlapping Regulations Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Creigh H. Agnew - Chair, Board of Directors Throughout our long history, we at Weyerhaeuser have learned we must be responsive, easy to work with and offer solid solutions when building and maintaining strong customer relationships. Read more... Background: Does $30 Really Mean $30? Written On: February 2006 Written By: by Charles Henry Thomas As more people bought $100,000 motor homes and expensive SUVs, the sticker shock extended far beyond the dealer's showroom. Read more... Displaying results  1 to 20 of 20

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