We hear so much nationally about powerful political lobbies in the U.S. and globally, George Soros, MoveOn.org, the now "defunct" (reorganized) ACORN, and others. Hundreds of millions of dollars spent to pressure Congress and other leaders. But who's doing the job here in Washington state?
According to Rep. Christopher Hurt (D) of Enumclaw, the fees proposed for applying for and obtaining a license to run a pot store are "too cheap." Hurt's proposal would create a certificate that an applicant would pay for as a precursor to obtaining a license, and it would increase the fees for the license and annual renewal...