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 Hi, my name is Washington, and I have a revenue problem Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Dick Nelson / January 16, 2012
Politics Unkindest cuts in Olympia: Kate's story Protests in Olympia from the Occupy movement. by Dick Nelson / January 3, 2012
Politics The Legislature adjourns - and kicks the tough questions down the road, again Some 20,000 Seattleites live on the streets. by Dick Nelson / December 15, 2011
Politics Gregoire tax package deserves legislature's OK Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Dick Nelson / November 27, 2011
Environment Voters aside, Seattle is full speed ahead on rail Cute to go at South Lake Union by Dick Nelson / November 20, 2011
Politics Let's do more than just make cuts in Olympia Lay off the cities, governor, and lay into the special districts. by Dick Nelson / November 5, 2011
Occupy Seattle: How a crowd is forming a reasonable agenda An Occupy Seattle protester holds up her sign. by Dick Nelson / October 26, 2011
Politics In trade-jobs debate, the fine art of misleading data Cranes at the Port of Seattle. by Dick Nelson / September 14, 2011
Politics How a South Korean trade pact would impact the Northwest Why would the Port of Seattle, self-proclaimed Green Gateway, agree to host Shell's Arctic drilling fleet? by Dick Nelson / August 31, 2011
Culture How to turn our weather into a tourism asset The locals will know you're a tourist. by Dick Nelson / August 17, 2011