Public spaces, parks, sidewalks, and libraries are meant to serve everyone, but uncontrolled encampments often render them inaccessible or unsafe.

Federal law doesn't mandate cash acceptance. The Federal Reserve states, there's "no federal statute mandating that a private business, a person, or an organization must accept currency or coins as payment for goods or services." However, this freedom doesn't mean cashless.

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Our Annual Policy Dinner in Bellevue is almost here, with Spokane not far behind! Make sure to get your tickets if you haven't already, all details available on our site.

Drama is brewing in Tacoma as supporters of the $20 minimum wage initiative are suing the government agencies involved for missing a deadline which would have allowed it to appear on the November ballot.

Thanks to @fox13seattle for covering @WAPolicyGreen's analysis of the hypocrisy coming out of the Attorney General for suing the Trump Administration over requirements it already follows!

As AG Brown sues the Trump Administration for capping the amount of federal funds that can be used to pay for administrative and staffing costs. Ironically, the legislature has capped administrative costs below the level set by the Trump Administration.

Spokane! Don't miss our free-market and business event coming up in late October featuring a panel of women who have business and government expertise. Hold your spot today:

Why does Washington State insist on repeating the same failed strategy? Government-run health care doesn't work, as many states have found out! #waleg

Health care is expensive. It needs to be prioritized by governments and individuals, but many seem more keen on playing the blame game than encouraging innovation.

"Given a choice between candidly assessing the results of his policies and political expediency, the governor routinely chose politics.". Read @WAPolicyGreen's latest op-ed in The Hill!.

New data is in, and it is hard to imagine environmentalists could be happy about spending state resources and public tax dollars in such a way.

"In an era of extreme polarization, he stands out in offering insight applicable to all. His insights have helped people become more productive, better focused, and, yes, happier with their lives.". Learn more about our keynote speaker at the Bellevue Annual Policy Dinner on.

New ferry toll increases won't be enough to cover the growing gap in revenue and costs for the system.

RT @wa_innovation: The @WAPolicyCenter’s @markharm was right when he addressed “Seattle’s latest regulatory misstep”. He said that Seattle….

A former French horn professional-turned Harvard Business School Professor is a sought-after speaker in the business and corporate world and has been featured in publications like Barron’s, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and writes regularly for The Atlantic. He’s a New York Times

For 50 years, activists have claimed the lower Snake River dams would destroy salmon populations. They have been wrong. Read Todd's latest in the Tri-City Herald and Idaho Statesman!.

RT @CarleenJohn1970: Good return on investment? You be the judge on @CityofTumwater solar EV charger. @WaHouseGOP @WAPolicyCenter @WAPolicy….

How San Antonio tackled addiction: By focusing on treatment, not jail. A model delivering 85% reduction for 15 years. #waleg

Housing costs are expensive, and the GMA’s land-use restrictions have created a supply bottleneck that fuels Washington’s housing crisis.