Dick Nelson is a former Washington State legislator. He currently contributes to the public debate on state and local fiscal issues through research and commentary. As when he was in the legislature,
Washington state business groups' positions run strongly in favor of better education. But to move Olympia forward, it will take more than good intentions and wishes for schools' success.
The state's Joint Task Force on Education Funding has been meeting for months to figure out how Washington will fund K-12 education. Last week they presented some suggestions. Here's what they missed.
Last week's meeting of the state education task force opened the door to real discussion about how to adequately fund Washington schools.
Washington state business groups' positions run strongly in favor of better education. But to move Olympia forward, it will take more than good intentions and wishes for schools' success.
Both candidates are eager to be seen as anti-new taxes. But their statements leave listeners wondering how they will pay for what they want to do.
