Friends,

The 2023 legislative session is in full swing, with Democrats pushing bad bills in every committee! As always, we here at Shift WA have you covered with some of this week’s most read stories and insights into what is going on in your own political backyard! Read on…

This week’s Newsmaker Interview…
Second-term Republican Representative Cyndy Jacobsen (25th LD) joined us to discuss her bill to allow the state to rehire state workers fired by Jay Inslee when he abused his emergency powers by dictating the firing unvaccinated state employees COVID. She also discussed her bill to improve safety in our schools and the proposal to provide more educational options to families by having the state fund the student and not the schools. Read more.

This week’s Guest Editorial…
Representative Mary Dye (R – Pomeroy) wrote an insightful editorial on her proposal for to improve the lives of boys and men in our state. Rep. Dye outlined how the percentage of boys and men struggling with homelessness, suicide, and drug addiction far outweighs girls and women. She explained how her legislation creating a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men – the first of its kind in the nation – could help stop this destructive pattern and help lift “our male population toward better, happier, and successful lives.” Read more.

This week’s top story…
In a slap in the face to all truthful veterans, Democrat Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins appointed fellow Democrat and admitted liar Representative Clyde Shavers to the State House Committee for Veterans Affairs. The ethically challenged Shavers made headlines late in the 2022 election cycle for lying about his military service, among other things. Mainstream media outlets made sure to sit on the story long enough to ensure it would not impact his election. It now appears the Democrat machine is further rewarding this miscreant for his appalling lies – and the media doesn’t see a problem. Read more.

In case you missed it…
In seriously under-reported news, legislative leaders from both the Republican and Democrat caucuses in Olympia recently participated in a press event to answer questions that should be front-and-center for Washington State residents. Jay Inslee even showed up to share his “wisdom.” The press conference made it clear that Democrats believe voters gave them a mandate to implement their terrible ideas and irresponsible policies – all of which culminate into tax increases. Is that what you read in the mainstream media? Read more.

P.S. Have you signed up for our Daily Briefing? If not, please take a moment to sign up now by clicking here.

AND with Twitter under new ownership, and if that’s a news source for you, we hope you will take a moment to follow us today by clicking here!