Bedford Falls, Lewis County, Kittitas County, and Central Washington have a lot in common…and a lot at stake too. ~~Dec 25, 2019 | The Daily Chronicle | By Don Brunell~~ At Christmas, millions watch the 1946 movie classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” While it is labeled “fantasy drama”, the show gives us a glimpse of […]
Archives for December 2019
Preventing “The Tyranny of the Majority”
In a democracy, of course, the majority rules. That’s all well and good for the majority, but what about the minority? Don’t they have rights that deserve respect?~ By Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D. and the Heritage Foundation~ People often refer to the United States as a democracy, but technically speaking, that’s not true. It’s a […]
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Benji Backer: How to depolarize the climate change debate
For too long, the climate change debate in Washington, D.C, has circled around who denies what and when the world may end. On Twitter and other social media, the debate has turned eating a hamburger or vegetable into a partisan argument. Climate change has become a polarizing, partisan topic. It shouldn’t be. By Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, […]
Cosmic Crisp Finally Hits Store Shelves
Are you ready for a brand new Washington Grown apple? After years of development and months of anticipation, the Cosmic Crisp is finally here. That’s good news for consumers, jobs, and the economy. From an article appearing 12/3/19 | Washington AG Network | Glenn Vaagen | After years of development and months of anticipation by […]
Schmick “Do No Harm Vital” For Olympia Lawmakers
“In addition to standing up to burdensome taxes and regulations, Schmick says the farming community needs to stand up to those that accuse growers of poisoning consumers, the environment and more. He said the best way to address this false narrative is with sound science. From an article appearing 12/3/19 | Washington AG Network | […]