Guest Editorial - The Hirst issue: Protecting our property rights.
Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, Rep. David Taylor, R-Moxee
Agriculture
Representative Joe Schmick on Hirst and the Last Day of Session!
In what may be the biggest attack on our property rights in my lifetime, the Legislature was unable to come to an agreement on a fix to allow rural landowners access to water via permit exempt wells. Despite a 105-day regular session and three, 30-day special sessions, many rural landowners in our state will not have access to water and will see their investments decimated and their dreams shattered. At the same time, many other property owners will see their property taxes go up as a result of the impending property tax shift.
The Pain and Dubiety of Hirst
Legislative lessons learned...
July 21, 2017
Swinomish Tribe Fails in Land and Jurisdictional Land Grab Attempt!
Citizens rallied to call the federal government to deny the attempted land and jursidictional grab in the Swinomish Constitution Changes!
Hirst is Hanging On!
The legislature is adjourned with the House planning to meet on the floor Wednesday July 19 at 9:55 am, and the Senate scheduled to meet at noon of the same day.
July 18, 2017
CAPR Recognizes and Thanks a Prominent and Dedicated Freedom Advocate
The Passing of Dr. Michael Coffman
From Freedom Advocates:
Dr. Michael Coffman, a friend, colleague and long time defender of private property rights died on June 21, 2017. Dr. Coffman was an author, researcher, speaker, and founding contributor to the fight against Agenda 21 Sustainable Development. Dr. Coffman was President of Environmental Perspectives, Inc. (EPI), and Executive Director of Sovereignty International.
Hirst Comes First! The Supreme Court Was Wrong!
Hirst is Wrong and Must Be Fixed!
Hirst Fix is Complicated!
Many factors complicate fixing the Hirst Decision, ideology chief among the complicating factors!
July 6, 2017
Elaine Willman and the Invasion of the Tribal Justice Warriors
Recently, CAPR’s Skagit chapter invited Elaine Willman, nationally renowned author and public speaker, to hold a workshop on water and property rights, specifically in the context of conflicts with tribal governments. Ms Willman, who has written two popular books on that subject, is an expert on federal government and tribal decisions and how they impact land use inside and outside Indian reservations. She also is vocal about threats to constitutional rights for both tribal members and other American citizens.
Alternative Hirst Fix Bill Falls Short of a Solution
House Democrat Leadership has produced an alternative Hirst Fix Bill, HB 2239, http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2239.pdf This bill could only be considered a compromise by those not able and willing to do so.
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