Two Competing Philosophies in the Head-Tax Debate, Venn Diagram Edition
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When government spending in Washington State grows at more than triple the rate of inflation, when the most expensive states to live in are the most progressive, and when economists across party lines agree that large-scale stimulus overheated the economy — it’s time to take seriously the idea that good intentions have a price tag. This article examines the inflationary mechanics behind six major progressive policy priorities, with data.
A new study from the UK suggests that children are not, in fact, significant vectors of COVID risk.
It’s going on three years since Seattle declared a homelessness crisis, but the homeless population in Seattle continues to rise. The amalgam of programs we’ve tried since 2015 hasn’t stemmed the growth in Seattle’s homeless counts; in fact, the numbers have actually accelerated, particularly of those living in vehicles. There is no shortage of recommendations…
Brandi Kruse at Q13 calls out the “Public Input” hoax, wherein the City Council and mayor’s office claim to seek public input, but usually this is done long after they’ve decided what to do. This approach has absolutely been the pattern with respect to: The Head Tax The selection of the city’s new Police Chief Safe…
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