washington policy center

After years of experimentation and a pilot program, the Washington senate now allows remote testimony on key pieces of legislation.  Remote testimony allows constituents to coordinate with a local community college to offer feedback on proposed legislation, rather than making the trip to Olympia, which can be challenging during the winter months.  Ja...

The Washington Policy Center recently conducted a poll to see what people know about the Snake River dams, and their willingness to remove those dams.  WPC conducted its poll November 18th through the 21st, asking Washingtonians what they know about the Snake River dams and their interest in helping migrating salmon.  Ac...

Earlier this week, President Trump acknowledged he’s in no rush to finalize a trade deal with China.  He added the best thing may be to hold off until after the November elections.  That announcement did not sit well with the farming community, and the non-farming community.  In fact, the ...

Nearly 100 people gathered in Pasco Thursday for the 2019 Tri-Cities Farm Hall, hosted by the Washington Policy Center.  Pam Lewison, Agriculture Research Director at WPC, applauded the audience participation, adding the forum allowed those who cannot travel to Olympia during the legislative session an opportunity to get engaged.  ...

Thursday, the Washington Policy Center will hold their annual Farm Hall in the Tri-Cities.  This year’s event will take place at the Northwest Farm Credit Services branch on St. Thomas in Pasco.  Pam Lewison with the WPC said these Farm Halls allow the agriculture community to discuss policy and potential legislation in an informal setting.   “Gives...

The Washington Policy Center will host the first of three Central Washington Farm Halls Monday afternoon.  WPC says the Yakima Farm Hall will be an opportunity to get an up close look at the farming industry through the eyes of 4th generation hop farmers, Jeff and Jason Perrault.  No...

The Washington Policy Center will host the first of three Central Washington Farm Halls Monday afternoon.  WPC says the Yakima Farm Hall will be an opportunity to get an up close look at the farming industry through the eyes of 4th generation hop farmers, Jeff and Jason Perrault.  No...

Pam Lewison with the Washington Policy Center said it important that the Ag community remain active while looking to the future.  Lewison, said trade is one of, if not the biggest issues facing farmers today, and they cannot allow others to decide their future.  ...

If she had one word to describe the 2019 Washington legislative session, the Washington Policy Center’s Pam Lewison would use the word: brutal.   She said lawmakers this go around appeared to have a very negative attitude towards farmers and the Ag industry in Washington.  Lewison ...

The Washington Policy Center’s Farm to Free Market Dinner is Tuesday at the Red Lion in Pasco.  This year’s topic focuses on the continued assault against the Snake River dams.  Many in the environmental community have called for the dams to be removed, saying it will help salmon returns and the overall environment.   Todd Myers w...