Politics How income inequality is keeping state coffers low Washington's poor-heavy taxes, income inequality and decreasing state tax revenue: It's a vicious cycle. by Dick Nelson / December 14, 2014
Politics We can use an old tax trick to improve housing affordability An affordable housing development in West Seattle. by Dick Nelson / April 23, 2015
Politics New city transportation head: Can he match the city's goals with its resources? Magnolia Bridge supports: not enough for the long term. by Dick Nelson / August 14, 2014
Culture How to turn our weather into a tourism asset The locals will know you're a tourist. by Dick Nelson / August 17, 2011
Politics Washington state's budget: My how you've grown Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Dick Nelson / August 10, 2011
Politics Tax breaks: Olympia's reformers need a coherent strategy Who's got the money? by Dick Nelson / March 10, 2011
Equity State tax breaks for businesses need scrutiny now Businesses argue that changes would be a disaster. But should we continue business subsidies when we will be forced into brutal cuts in health and social services that will hurt needy individuals? by Dick Nelson / February 1, 2011
Politics Special session offers some hope of curbing tax breaks State Sen. Ed Murray by Dick Nelson / April 27, 2011
Politics Short-term cuts pose long-term threats to state higher education University of Washington (2007) by Dick Nelson / April 17, 2011