Eyman Elections Complaint, And Has Labor Day Lost Its Significance?




The Conversation Podcast show

Summary: Complaint Filed Against Tim Eyman: A complaint has been filed with election officials against conservative political activist Tim Eyman. The accusation alleges he's using money raised for one initiative to pay for another initiative. That's not allowed. We find out what happened. Wash. Supreme Court Ruling Clears Way For Lawsuit Over Tribal Gas Stations: Gas station owners in Washington have won the right to proceed with a lawsuit against the state. They're challenging the policy of gas tax refunds to Native American tribes who operate their own gas stations. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins has more on the implications. Has Labor Day Lost Its Significance? For most of us, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, or the last "hoorah" before going back to school. The national holiday is often spent barbecuing or camping. But John Burbank of the Economic Opportunity Institute says it's important to remember what Labor Day commemorates.