Many people have read this speech on the action I took during the 2012 legislative session and have said that it changed their perspective on how Olympia, and state government in general, operates. You can read it below or follow this link to view the original article.

Best Wishes,

Jim

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Here's what the papers had to say:

"State budget deal a triumph of the middle" - Seattle Times

"Long-needed budget fixes made at last" - Spokesman Review

Kastama equals political courage - Tacoma Political Buzz

"Forced bipartisanship paid dividends in state budget" - Tacoma News Tribune

"If Kastama's detractors want to live in an environment where compromise equals disloyalty, they ought to visit the other Washington and see how that's working for Congress." - Tri City Herald

"Compromise strengthens state's financial future" - Tri City Herald

"Muddy path led to budget solution. Legislature: But both sides can claim victory" - Bellingham Herald

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