Author Profile Dick Nelson 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, he prefers the Democratic Party.
Politics Inslee, McKenna map paths to helping businesses A business on Seattle's Capitol Hill announces its closure (2008). by Dick Nelson / June 28, 2012
Politics Potholes forever: the state's transportation-funding impasse A highway construction project. by Dick Nelson / June 17, 2012
Politics Saving state universities requires a key ingredient A scene from the University of Washington campus by Dick Nelson / June 10, 2012
Politics Governor candidates need to fact-check their own assumptions about revenue growth Congressman Jay Inslee. by Dick Nelson / May 24, 2012
Politics What Gregoire's late embrace of education taxes means Gov. Chris Gregoire at a 2011 event in Seattle. by Dick Nelson / May 14, 2012
Politics Budget uncertainties ahead for Washington state Washington State Capitol by Dick Nelson / April 18, 2012
Politics The Gates Foundation opens its gates, or a few windows A window on the work done in the foundation offices behind. by Dick Nelson / March 27, 2012
Politics Advice to budget writers: Cut the sustainability rhetoric Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by Dick Nelson / March 10, 2012
Politics A budget reform cheat sheet for legislators Stacks of money can be yours, without having to risk your own. by Dick Nelson / February 27, 2012
Politics How the 'Seattle Times' misread the state budget Despite the looming government shutdown, not much happened in Olympia over the weekend. by Dick Nelson / February 2, 2012