They just raised taxes and still they expect anywhere from 2-3 billion shortfall depending on who you talk to. California has one of the largest economies on the planet, both state and sales tax and they have about a 20 billion dollar shortfall. Federal spending has only narrowed the gap on Pauls end. Peter is bankrupt. Bill Gates and the other whales have already said they will donate up to 90% of their wealth. So really the only guys left to pay it, are some doctors lawyers and business owners or investors. Ironic that the rich never seem to donate extra money to the government.

There was a recent article about suggestions of expenses or changes to help balance the WA budget. One guy brought up the idea that the million dollars boats and planes should have a lower tax burden because the owners already keep them out of state due to high taxes. Since the boat or plane is kept out of state, Washington also loses the jobs and revenue to keep that property running. The luxury tax passed by congress in the 90' was repealed a short time later after the luxury boats manufactures lost business and began to lay people off. Its a win win for lawmakers. Add taxes and then collect campaign contributions in order to secure more tax deductions. Ive read some of the various deductions provided by various congressman and the dems are just as fond of taking care of big Business and contributors as the other party.

Anybody know if the persons involved in the million dollar screw up on highway 16 at Tacoma has been fired? Last year 77 million went to pay for land for the stilly tribe to oversee. They cant sell it, but there is a lot of land for sale and the taxpayers cant afford it. Seems to be plenty of road work going on, especially the concrete section resurface work, where pins are installed in the section joints. The grout used is wearing away and the concrete is still cracking and giving a rough ride after a period of time.