June 25, 2020


Source: ShiftWA.org

 While hundreds of thousands of Washington residents are financially hurting, Governor Jay Inslee has colluded with union bosses to give state workers a raise (while working fewer days).  In an act of selfish greed, unionized state workers will actually make more money under Inslee’s “Furlough Plan.” Remember, nearly all state workers received full pay and benefits (whether they were able to work or not), while those in the private sector were losing their wages (and dealing with the ineptness of Inslee’s Employment Security Department). (Shift)

Frustration is growing among Washington State Republican legislators over Governor Inslee refusing to bring back the legislators or even consulting with them before making major decisions that impact the lives of Washington residents.  Representative Andrew Barkis (R-Lacey) responded to the governor’s unilateral order for wearing face masks by stating, “Once again the Governor (is) acting completely unilaterally, makes a decision and mandates an action to the people of the state without consulting or even notifying the Legislature beforehand. We have no say in any of these actions, no opportunity to have a basis for the decision or to look at alternatives or offer other solutions.” (Andrew Barkis Facebook post)

House Republican Leader JT Wilcox posted the opinion of the former House Republican Caucus’ attorney who believed Governor Inslee’s face mask order would likely be upheld by the courts.  While opposing the governor’s orders, Allen Hayward wrote, “I fully support and encourage people who can wear masks to do so. I strongly believe that the Governor’s mandate that masks be worn, which I oppose, will be upheld by the courts.” Hayward said that unfortunately the legal precedent for the governor’s orders are strong. (JT Wilcox Facebook post)

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