John Braun commentary: Shine light on governor’s court appointments by requiring Senate confirmation

John Braun commentary: Shine light on governor’s court appointments by requiring Senate confirmation

If the Democrats’ new income tax ends up before the state Supreme Court, as many expect, the case will bring a heightened level of public interest in the justices themselves. Taxpayers will understandably want to know more about the nine people who have the power to either uphold or overturn the most expensive tax ever approved in Olympia. That makes now an appropriate time to look at giving the legislative branch a role in deciding who serves o…