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Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Paul Schlienz How do Washington's lawmakers survive on the job's modest $35,254 annual salary? Read more... Up front: AWB helps businesses prepare for 2006 elections Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Alexis Nepomuceno Most business owners and company executives don’t have the time to recruit and cultivate candidates, let alone endorse candidates for state and federal offices. Read more... Travel Washington: White Salmon and Bingen Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Daniel Brunell The two minutes it takes to drive through Bingen on State Route 14 doesn’t do the town justice. Read more... Taming the Initiative Shrew Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Charles Henry Thomas The annual migration of people like Tim Eyman toting truck loads of petitions to state capitols is as predictable as the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano each March — only these birds are making a killing at it. Read more... Q&A - Dick Patten: Repealing Washington’s 'Death Tax' Written On: September/October 2006 Dick Patten is president of the American Family Business Institute, a nationwide organization of family business owners devoted to the permanent repeal of the estate tax. Read more... Profile: Teacher may walk on the moon Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: Charles Henry Thomas Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, a 31-year old science teacher from Vancouver’s Hudson Bay High School, could be the first woman to walk on the moon. Read more... President's Message: Euphoria may not be blowing in the wind Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Don C. Brunell - AWB President No question about it, electricity generated by giant wind turbines perched along eastern Washington ridge lines add to our power supply. Read more... Politics: Politics are a cost of doing business Written On: September/October 2006 Vito Chiechi has been involved in state politics for nearly a half century, starting with the Boeing Co. and then as Clerk of the House. Read more... Points of View: Farm Bureau says yes to I-933 Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Dan Wood Dan Wood is the director of government relations for the Washington Farm Bureau. Read more... Points of View: Chamber says no to I-933 Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Steve Leahy Steve Leahy is the president and CEO of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, which represents more than 2,500 member companies in the Puget Sound region. Read more... Member Profile - Lampson International: Heavy Lifters Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Daniel Brunell Lifting crushing loads that would leave most cranes in a pile of rubble is all in a day's work for Lampson International of Kennewick. Read more... Made in Washington: Making hay in Washington’s sunshine Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Shawn Sullivan Some would say that hay farming produces the smallest profit for the most work. Read more... Inside Washington: News Briefs Written On: September/October 2006 Get an update on developments across the state that can affect your business Read more... Industry Profile - Composites: Lighter, stronger, faster Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Daniel Brunell Could the same material in your golf driver be part of the next airplane you fly in? Read more... Expect a technology-filled 2006 election Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Alexis Nepomuceno The 2006 political campaign is shaping up to be the most high-tech election to date. Read more... Election 2006: Reading the tea leaves Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Paul Schlienz Washington’s general election is just around the corner, but if you eavesdrop on conversations anywhere people gather, it is unlikely you’ll hear any political discussions. Read more... E-Waste: Manufacturers disagree over recycling Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Shawn Sullivan In June, the Legislature passed SB 6428, which requires manufacturers of computers, display monitors and televisions to pay the costs of collection, transportation and recycling of their products. Read more... Dick Davis Column: Voters' attention to priorities will help abolish 'Death Tax' Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: By Richard S. Davis - President, Washington Research Council A lot of smart people don't get the public’s opposition to the death tax. Read more... Chair's Corner: The Challenges Ahead Written On: September/October 2006 Written By: by Creigh H. Agnew - Chair, Board of Directors As my time as AWB chair draws to a close, I have been reflecting on our organization and the important work it does in support of businesses and improving the competitiveness climate in Washington. Read more... Displaying results  1 to 19 of 19

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