King County Executive Ron Sims, photo by Oran Viriyincy.
Ron Sims Joins the Obama Administration, and Washington Liquor Control Laws
02/02/2009 at 12:00 p.m.
Ron Sims Joins the Obama Administration
King County Executive Ron Sims is going to Washington, D.C. to serve as deputy secretary of the Housing and Urban Development. We'll explore Sims' legacy.
Ferry Workers Give Up Raises
While some state employee unions are suing Washington state for raises, the state ferry workers' union plans to forgo raises they've won in contract negotiations.
Unemployment Delays
Unemployed people have been having a hard time filing claims with the state. We'll find out what the state plans to do about it.
State Liquor Control Laws
Should Washington's liquor regulations change to make liquor cheaper and more accessible? We'll talk about how Washington state runs the liquor business. There are two goals, one is to raise money for the state and the other is to prevent misuse of alcohol. Are they compatible?
Guest(s)
King County Executive Ron Sims
Jay Ubelhart is a business manager for the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific. He negotiates and administers contracts for Washington state ferry deck hands and terminal workers.
Mark Varadian is a spokesperson for the Employment Securities Department.
Tim Sheldon represents Potlatch in the Washington State Senate. He's the sponsor of legislation that would allow privatization of the 161 state–run liquor stores.
Lorraine Lee chairs the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB).
Paul Beveridge owns Wilridge Winery and is president of the an industry trade association, Family Wineries of Washington State. He'd like to see a more open market for beer and wine in the state.
David Albert is a senior policy analyst with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). He's the author of a recent report that says drug and alcohol abuse is up in Washington state.
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- 'Gregoire Outlines Liquor Revenue Effort,' Tacoma News Tribune
- Washington Liquor Control Board
- 'Liquor Sales and Basic Health Plan Adam Wilson,' Olympian
- 'Ron Sims to HUD - Yes It's True,' Seattle Times
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