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  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM

FWD: Inslee is Jet-Setting for the Planet

Did you get a chance to read our previous email? Governor Inslee recently led a delegation of 25 officials and business leaders to Australia and Tasmania for climate change discussions. Despite the obvious emission-saving potential for conducting such meetings virtually, the trip cost taxpaye…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Inslee is Jet-Setting for the Planet

For our green governor, attention-getting climate change discussions require spending tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars and—oh, the irony—leaving behind an enormous carbon footprint. Friends, Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee took an international to Australia and…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Thanksgiving is coming up – and, for many of us, it means dealing with Lefty family and friends who struggling with reality. Friends, Thanksgiving is coming up – and, for many of us, it means dealing with Lefty family and friends who struggling with reality. That’s why we’r…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Top News: Interview with a Congressional Candidate

We here at Shift WA are already looking forward to covering the 2024 Elections as your trusted, rational conservative perspective. But we’re even more looking forward to spending time with friends and family this Thanksgiving! Friends, We here at Shift WA are already look…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Liias’ taxpayer-funded vacation exposed

Sen. Liias' junket alone will emit 2.8 metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Friends, If you caught our Daily Briefings last week, you're already aware of Democrat State Senator Marko Liias and his extravagant plans to jet off with a bunch of fellow government employees to…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 12, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Top News: Interview with Dave Reichert

This weekend we honor the men and women who have served our nation by celebrating Veteran’s Day! Friends, This weekend we honor the men and women who have served our nation by celebrating Veteran’s Day! While you reflect on the veterans who have impacted your life, as alw…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 7:02 PM

FWD: Our X “fight” with a Democrat Senator

Did you see our previous email? Recently, we here at Shift WA got into an exchange with Democrat State Senator Marko Liias on X (formerly known as Twitter). His little fight was over our public criticism of Sen. Liias for jet-setting to Finland to – in his words – “get inspired to reduce traffi…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 11:54 PM

Our X “fight” with a Democrat Senator

Democrat State Senator Marko Liias told the world of his plans for jet-setting to Finland to – in his words – “get inspired to reduce traffic fatalities.” Friends, Democrat State Senator Marko Liias told the world of his plans for jet-setting to Finland to – in his words – …
  Shift WA · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Top News: 2024 Roanoke Conference

Over the past decade with Governor Jay Inslee in charge, Washington state's government expenses have skyrocketed, more than doubling in cost. For those not keen on crunching the numbers, it means the state is now taking over two dollars for every dollar it spent in 2013, thanks to Inslee and h…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 5:58 PM

RESULTS: Scariest Halloween Costume

For Halloween, we took the liberty of imagining a few “scary” costumes that best represent some of the Democrats’ scariest policies. Friends, Happy Halloween! We here at Shift WA hope you stay safe tonight – and also, have fun! For Halloween, we took the liberty of imaginin…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 4:04 PM

SURVEY: Halloween Scaries

Given it’s Halloween, we took the liberty of imagining a few “scary” costumes that best represent some of the Democrats’ scariest policies. Friends,   During the last few years, increasing Democrat control of Olympia has resulted in many scary policies for people across Washi…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Top News: A Halloween Survey

Over the past decade with Governor Jay Inslee in charge, Washington state's government expenses have skyrocketed, more than doubling in cost. For those not keen on crunching the numbers, it means the state is now taking over two dollars for every dollar it spent in 2013, thanks to Inslee and h…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 6:05 PM

FWD: State income tax updates

Did you get a chance to read our previous email?   At Shift WA, our mission is to keep you informed about issues that truly matter to our state, to help shift the direction of our state. We're dedicated to ensuring you have the latest news and updates for informed decisions that impact your fami…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 10:47 PM

State income tax updates

In recent years, we've kept you updated on the attempts by Washington Democrats to impose a state income tax, an issue that strikes at our state’s very constitution. Friends,    We here at Shift WA are dedicated to keeping you informed about the issues that truly matter to p…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 22, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Top News: New Inslee Admin Controversy

Over the past decade with Governor Jay Inslee in charge, Washington state's government expenses have skyrocketed, more than doubling in cost. For those not keen on crunching the numbers, it means the state is now taking over two dollars for every dollar it spent in 2013, thanks to Inslee and h…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 7:03 PM

FWD: Supporting Transparency in Elections

Did you see our previous email?   We have an important update about the upcoming elections. Voters will have their ballots this week!   The need to ensure voters know what’s really going on in their own backyards is more critical than ever – after all, you cannot trust mainstream media outlets t…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 6:42 PM

Supporting Transparency in Elections

We are at a crucial moment in the 2023 election cycle! Ballots will be on their way this week, and voters across our state will begin to receive them in the mail. Friends,   We are at a crucial moment in the 2023 election cycle! Ballots will be on their way this week, and vo…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Top News: State spending skyrocketing

Over the past decade with Governor Jay Inslee in charge, Washington state's government expenses have skyrocketed, more than doubling in cost. For those not keen on crunching the numbers, it means the state is now taking over two dollars for every dollar it spent in 2013, thanks to Inslee and h…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Top News: Rising gas prices

The Shift WA team has been working to shift the political debate in Washington state since 2013. We’ve spent the last decade providing people like you with the facts and perspectives needed to make a difference in your community. Friends,   The Shift WA team has been working…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Exposing Inslee's Gas Price Hypocrisy

Jay Inslee is quick to point fingers, place blame on oil companies, and claim price gouging. Friends, We're facing a unique challenge: skyrocketing gas prices caused solely by state regulations. To meet this challenge, Governor Jay Inslee is quick to point fingers, place bl…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Would you hire this man?

With your assistance, we can bridge this information gap and provide voters the information they need on Jay Inslee's performance in office – particularly, his expensive and inefficient environmental policies. Friends,   Unfortunately, as summer turned to fall, we fell short …
  Shift WA · [email protected]
October 1, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Top News: An investigative report on Homelessness

Caitlyn Axe, the author of an investigative report by the Discovery Institute’s Fix Homelessness project, used this week’s interview to highlight the failure of the King County Regional Housing Authority's collaboration with local companies, costing taxpayers nearly 10 times more to house home…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Share Inslee’s resume!

Jay Inslee's taxpayer-funded trips are not solely for climate change purposes; he is actively seeking his next job. Friends,   Recently, Shift WA was feeling rather generous towards Jay Inslee. Perhaps it’s because he spared us all from yet another failed term as governor by …
  Shift WA · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 8:53 PM

Inslee’s taxpayer-funded job hunt

Jay Inslee is so committed to the climate change agenda that he willingly emitted 5,400 pounds of CO2 to give a four-minute speech that he could have delivered via Zoom. Friends,    For the last decade, the team at Shift WA has exposed the hypocrisy about Governor Jay Inslee'…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Inslee’s costly UN trip

Inslee used the opportunity to travel on the taxpayers’ dime to job hunt at the UN. A flight from New York to Seattle emits 1,350 lbs of CO2. Considering the roundtrip, Gov. Inslee and his wife emitted about 5,400 lbs of CO2 to visit the Big Apple. Friends,   Last week, Gov…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 12:11 AM

Top News: We Heart Seattle is challenging the status quo on homelessness

This week we talked with Andrea Suarez, Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit volunteer organization We Heart Seattle. In a very short time the group has made a significant impact in cleaning up encampments and helping people get off the streets. The team here at S…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
September 17, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Top News: Homelessness in Lacey vs. Olympia

Lacey City Councilmember Lenny Greenstein joined us for this week’s Newsmaker Interview. Greenstein discussed the different approaches to homelessness between the neighboring cities of Olympia and Lacey. The team here at Shift WA has been working to shift the political debate i…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
September 16, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Calling for your input!

As a valued member of the Shift WA family, we're reaching out to ask for your help in shaping future Newsmaker Interviews! Friends,   As a valued member of the Shift WA family, we're reaching out to ask for your help in shaping future Newsmaker Interviews!   Please take a mo…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 9:43 PM

FWD: Inslee’s 4th term as Governor?

Did you see the previous email?   Attorney General Bob Ferguson is really celebrating the endorsement he has received from Governor Jay Inslee. But that should come as no surprise, since if Ferguson wins, it will essentially be a fourth term for Inslee.   Laughably, Gov. Inslee commended Fergus…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 10:21 PM

Inslee’s 4th term as Governor?

Bob Ferguson is running to continue the far-Left policies of what amounts to Jay Inslee's fourth term as governor. Friends, Attorney General Bob Ferguson is currently celebrating an endorsement from Governor Jay Inslee. This might not come as a surprise given that so far…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 4:02 PM

FWD: Sky-high gas prices – thanks to Democrats

Did you get a chance to read the previous email?   Our state's high gas prices are straining Washington state families. Summer travel costs are at record highs, making it hard for many to afford trips.   At Shift WA, we’re working to ensure the public knows the real reason behind our state’s s…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Sky-high gas prices – thanks to Democrats

Pulling up to the pump is a constant reminder of the strain the Democrats’ higher gas prices are putting on our wallets. Friends,   It's no secret that our state’s sky-high gas prices are hitting Washington families hard. Pulling up to the pump is a constant reminder of th…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Top News: Homelessness in Lacey vs. Olympia

Lacey City Councilmember Lenny Greenstein joined us for this week’s Newsmaker Interview. Greenstein discussed the different approaches to homelessness between the neighboring cities of Olympia and Lacey. Friends,   The team at Shift WA has worked to shift the political deba…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Ferguson’s dark money campaign scheme

A lot of important stories seem to slip through the attention span of mainstream news outlets – especially those that highlight the many faults of our state’s Democrat leaders. Friends,   A lot of important stories seem to slip through the attention span of mainstream new…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Why the high gas prices?

Inslee and his fellow Democrats’ cap-and-tax experiment has gone off the rails. It has failed – and they know it. Friends,   If you’re anything like us, you’ve felt the impact of sky-high gas prices in our state. Marching above $5 per gallon, our state now has the highest…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Top News: Democrats and public records

Happy Sunday from the team at Shift WA, working since 2013 to shift the political debate in Washington state. Friends,   Happy Sunday from the team at Shift WA, working since 2013 to shift the political debate in Washington state. We’ve spent the last decade providing peopl…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 9:05 PM

A key race in Spokane

Now Mayor Woodward is in another competitive race against another scandal-plagued far-Left candidate, this time it’s Lisa Brown. And we here at Shift WA are keeping a close eye on the race. Friends,   In 2019, former award-winning broadcaster Nadine Woodward narrowly defe…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 13, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Top News: Soaring gas prices

Gas prices are soaring – and Jay Inslee is not exactly telling the truth about why. But, as always, we have you covered on what’s going on in your own backyard. Read on… Friends,   Gas prices are soaring – and Jay Inslee is not exactly telling the truth about why. But, as al…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 4:02 PM

FWD: Local Election Coverage

Did you get a chance to read the email below?   The Primary Election is now behind us – and the November General Election will be here before we know it!   If there is one thing we gained from the results of the Primary, it’s that voters now have a clear choice between supporting candidates wh…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Local Election Coverage

We now have a clear picture of which candidates remain standing as we head to the General Election. One thing is evident: the choice between improving public safety and supporting failed liberal crime policies has never been clearer. Friends,   The August Primary is behin…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 6, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Top News: King County debacles

The August Primary is now behind us, and the races are on for the General Election. And, as always, we have you covered with what’s going on in your own backyard. Read on… Friends,   The August Primary is now behind us, and the races are on for the General Election. And, as …
  Shift WA · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM

FWD: Your help today.

Did you get a chance to read our previous email?   We’re closing the gap, and now only $470 away from reaching our end-of-month fundraising goal. Please consider contributing by MIDNIGHT tonight.   Your support means we can continue providing our readers valuable resources, like early coverag…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Your help today.

The end of month is today, and we find ourselves this morning about $930 short of reaching our fundraising goal. Dear Friends,   We’ll be straightforward and upfront – we need your help.   The end of month is today, and we find ourselves this morning about $930 short of r…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Top News: An election update

Another Democrat has engaged in sketchy campaign finance schemes while running for higher office. And, as always, we have you covered on what’s going on in your own backyard.  Friends,   The August Primary is Tuesday, so time to get your ballots in (if you haven’t voted alre…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 1:50 AM

FWD: What you read matters

Friends,   Did you get a chance to read the email below?   The August Primary is this week! And while elections matter, those decisions are only as solid as the information that voters have access to for their decision-making. We here at Shift WA are committed to providing critical information t…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 6:57 PM

What you read matters

By reporting on these policies before politicians can spin the story to fit their agenda, we here at Shift WA offer our readers insight into what’s really going on in their state. Friends,   As the August Primary approaches, we wanted to remind you of the simple truth that el…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
July 23, 2023 at 11:49 PM

Top News: Inslee's failures on mental health

Another Democrat has engaged in sketchy campaign finance schemes while running for higher office. And, as always, we have you covered on what’s going on in your own backyard.  Friends,   Another Democrat has engaged in sketchy campaign finance schemes while running for highe…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Why the high gas prices?

If you ask Jay Inslee and his fellow Democrats, it’s due to every reason other than the most obvious (and accurate) one - the extreme green policies they’ve pushed for years. Friends,   Washington has the highest gas tax in the nation. Let that sink in – no where else in the…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Repealing the Long-Term Care Tax

Republicans will propose legislation allowing people to opt out of the Democrats’ burdensome new tax during the next legislative session. Friends,    You might have missed the news, but the Democrats' long-term care payroll tax took effect on July 1. Thanks to Democrats, har…
  Shift WA · [email protected]
July 16, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Top News: Crime Rates in WA

The Executive Director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), Steven Strachan, joined us for this week’s Newsmaker Interview. He discussed the annual Crime in Washington report released by WASPC, which revealed that while violent crime rates are decreasing nationw…