The last time I checked, our State Constitution (circ. 1889) mandates that we provide for public education, public safety and, a public infrastructure (that's roads to get the crops to market in case you were wondering).
So, why are we selling liquor, providing support to sports arenas, and subsidizing businesses with tax exemptions??? And, has anyone checked lately to see how much all those big new state government agency buildings all over Olympia cost?
In Response To:
KENT, Wash. –
The state of Washington isn't fully paying for basic public education, a violation of its constitutional duty, a King County judge ruled Thursday in a lawsuit brought by a coalition of school districts, parents and teachers.
The decision from Superior Court Judge John Erlick came after nearly two months of testimony in the case. School districts, community leaders and others participating in the suit said the state was leaving school districts to rely on local levies, donations and PTA fundraisers to educate students.
The state disagreed, saying it does meet its constitutional duty.
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