Only those who have never left Washington have missed the lessons of the last decade,

I'm sorry that we have to have a Washington presence. We thrived during our first 16 years without any of this. I never made a political visit to Washington and we had no people here. It wasn't on our radar screen. We were just making great software.

At times we looked like the Washington Generals on defense. Their guys were wheeling around in the post and laying it in.

Washington had as good of athletes defending him as we've seen all year. They really tried to make things difficult for him.

By working cooperatively, Washington and Oregon have been able to provide important recreational and commercial fishing opportunities, while also providing protection for wild fish. Commissions in both states are now being asked how they want to proceed in future years.

It is a huge win for local educators and parents who are fed up with Washington mandates, red tape and regulation.