Seattle mayor fights coal exports, industry proponents cry foul
By Shelby Sebens | Northwest Watchdog
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn told members of the U.S. House subcommittee on power and energy Tuesday that coal exports in Washington state would pollute water and air and decrease the quality of life for residents.
Coal advocates say McGinn’s comments are off the mark.
McGinn said elected officials and tribal leaders in Washington and [...]
OR lawmakers to Congress: Corporate political spending shouldn’t be free speech
By Shelby Sebens | Northwest Watchdog
The Oregon Legislature is considering a proposal that urges Congress to amend the constitution to say that corporations do not have the same rights as people.
House Joint Memorial 6 tries to send a message that big money is taking over politics and that the U.S. Supreme Court was wrong in its Citizens [...]
Top 4 videos you won’t believe were made in the Oregon capitol
By Shelby Sebens | Northwest Watchdog
Session isn’t over yet for the Oregon Legislature, but the partying has begun.
Last week lawmakers held their annual sine die party that featured parody videos made by their legislative staffers. It’s an annual tradition in Salem as the session nears its close. Lawmakers are on track to wrap up the [...]






