Columbia Basin Conservative Institute

09/25/2024

Tomorrow night in Richland! Come support Jaime Herrera Beutler!

07/10/2024

In 2024, Let's Go Washington has perhaps done more to advance meaningful conservative policy in Washington state than any other entity. Come learn more about the November ballot initiatives and how you can help continue their success.

06/19/2024

You can learn all about I-2066 on our latest podcast featuring Jan Himebaugh from the Building Industry Association of Washington. Stop by a Super Signing Event this Friday in Kennewick or Saturday in Yakima.

Check out the podcast here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7om8LCQ8gGX7rKPv8R5Tu5

06/08/2024

"Unbeknownst to most Americans, the tax rate for alcoholic cider is based on, among other things, the amount of carbonation the drink contains. Yes, America technically already has a carbon tax and the feds have literally found a way to tax air."

America’s tax code is notoriously convoluted, but the complexity really sparkles when it comes to the federal government’s approach to alcohol taxation. Wine, beer, and liquor are all subject to varying tax rates based on intricate calculations, but the so-called “bubble tax” for hard cider ...

06/08/2024

Mike Kelly for Washington joins the podcast to discuss his candidacy for the state senate in Washington's 4th legislative district. We learn how Mike's experience, his love of history, and the support of retiring Sen. Mike Padden led him to enter the race. How is the prospect of serving in the minority and is "compromise" is a dirty word? Who wins when Washington policies drive up costs of fuel and other items in the Spokane region? (Hint: the Potato People 🥔) We also touch on parental rights, promoting vocational and technical training, protecting girls' sports, and public safety. We close by learning about Mike's insights into the justice system and his thoughts on accountability and redemption.

You can learn more about Mike and how to support his race ⁠at mikeforwa.com

Follow his campaign on ⁠Facebook⁠ at Mike Kelly for Washington for the latest news and events.

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RUXbj7yqfKb

Mike Kelly joins the podcast to discuss his candidacy for the state senate in Washington's 4th legislative district. We learn about how Mike's experience, his love of history, and the support of retiring Sen. Mike Padden led him to enter the race. We discuss the prospect of serving in the minority a...

06/05/2024

🧐 Any guesses? 🤔

"Foreign shipyards are ineligible to bid even though contracting with an overseas builder would likely save taxpayers large sums. The new state ferries have to be built in America because of a century-old federal maritime law."

Deliveries will begin in 2028 if all goes well. Delays and escalating costs have bedeviled the procurement process up until now.

06/04/2024

"I will work with school districts and encourage them to reach out to parents and families – the primary stakeholders in their kids’ lives – and develop working relationships to ensure their children are in school every day and learning." Learn more about Republican OSPI candidate David Olson here:

David Olson, a seasoned member of the Peninsula School District Board of Directors and candidate for Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, joins us for our latest Newsmaker Interview. Olson brings over a decade of experience in educational leadership and a firm resolve to address si...

06/02/2024

AG Bob Ferguson's attempt to manipulate the ballot reeks of abuse of power. Kudos to Mark Mullet for standing up against this unethical move.

State Sen. Mark Mullet alleged in a pair of complaints that Attorney General Bob Ferguson violated ethics laws in a move Ferguson blasted as a desperate ploy.

05/31/2024

ICYMI Former guest of the pod Colin Grabow put together a fantastic piece covering the history of the Jones Act and the slew of challenges protectionist policies like it can cause. Give it a read here:

The scandal of the Jones Act.

05/23/2024

Washington has invested about $3.4 billion in homelessness prevention and $1.9 billion in housing construction since 2013, totaling around $5.3 billion. Remember, money spent should never be confused for progress made.

In the last four years, Washington has spent $4 billion on housing and homelessness programs across the state.