Don C. Brunell: Keeping Manufacturing in America

As we approach 2016, we need to stop and look at what it takes to keep manufacturing in America.

Our country has advantages, which include higher product quality, shorter delivery times, rising offshore wages, lower inventory and the ability to be more responsive to changing customer demands.

But there are some glaring disadvantages, which include higher taxes, mounting costs of government regulations and increasing electricity prices.

Nowhere is that more evident than in Washington State.

Our state and local politicians got a sobering reality check 15 years ago. Because of high costs and work...