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Opinion: Teacher strikes tell students it’s OK to break the law
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Opinion: Teacher strikes tell students it’s OK to break the law

Former county councilor Richard Rylander shares that teachers’ strikes are illegal in the state of Washington, based on a 2006 court decision.

Sep 7, 2023

Opinion: Washington CO2 price jumps again, reaching 50 cents per gallon
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Opinion: Washington CO2 price jumps again, reaching 50 cents per gallon

Todd Myers believes it is unlikely that the governor or legislators will take steps to reduce the burden of increasing energy costs on families and businesses.

Sep 7, 2023

Opinion: Washington ranked 32nd in Index of Freedom Report
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Opinion: Washington ranked 32nd in Index of Freedom Report

Washington’s ranking at 32 in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Index of Freedom Report rests on issues around government efficiency and regulatory freedom.

Sep 6, 2023

Opinion: Back-to-school checklist, to protect students and make sure all children are safe at school
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Opinion: Back-to-school checklist, to protect students and make sure all children are safe at school

Liv Finne, of the Washington Policy Center offers a checklist that provides positive ways for parents to get involved in their child’s education.

Sep 5, 2023

Commentary: A night of statements for the first Friday Night Lights of 2023
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Commentary: A night of statements for the first Friday Night Lights of 2023

Reporter Paul Valencia, who is covering high school football in Clark County for the 23rd consecutive season, notes that while championships are not won in Week 1, a lot of memories can be made

Sep 2, 2023

POLL: Do you support teacher strikes, even though they violate Washington state law?
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POLL: Do you support teacher strikes, even though they violate Washington state law?

Clark County residents asked to weigh in on teacher strikes’ legality and support in current poll

Aug 31, 2023

Opinion: WEA union threatens illegal strike to close public schools in Evergreen and Camas
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Opinion: WEA union threatens illegal strike to close public schools in Evergreen and Camas

Liz Finne of the Washington Policy Center offers more insight to the threats made by the WEA union in Clark County last week.

Aug 28, 2023

Letter: Refuge in the storm
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Letter: Refuge in the storm

Clark County Republican Women Membership Chair Anna Miller encourages fellow patriots to join the organization.

Aug 28, 2023

Letter: Why is light rail still a question?
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Letter: Why is light rail still a question?

In a letter to the editor, Hazel Dell resident Bob Zak shares his thoughts on light rail and mass transit for Southwest Washington residents.

Aug 26, 2023

Opinion: Washington State Utility Commission’s brazenly dishonest ruling admits climate tax increases prices
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Opinion: Washington State Utility Commission’s brazenly dishonest ruling admits climate tax increases prices

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center reports on the contradiction from UTC members and Gov. Inslee, Department of Ecology staff and legislators.

Aug 25, 2023

Letter: ‘The people need an affordable, responsible project that will meet transportation needs for the next century’
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Letter: ‘The people need an affordable, responsible project that will meet transportation needs for the next century’

In a letter to the editor, John Ley shares his thoughts on recent comments by an ODOT official regarding the proposed I-5 Bridge replacement project.

Aug 25, 2023

POLL: When it comes to a major infrastructure project, who do you trust to be more cost efficient — the government or the private sector?
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POLL: When it comes to a major infrastructure project, who do you trust to be more cost efficient — the government or the private sector?

When it comes to a major infrastructure project, who do you trust to be more cost efficient — the government or the private sector?

Aug 24, 2023

Letter: Congresswoman ‘is not working for the interests of the people in her district’
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Letter: Congresswoman ‘is not working for the interests of the people in her district’

Third Congressional District candidate Joe Kent offers his opinion on a recent vote by U. S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez impacting veterans.

Aug 24, 2023

Opinion: Washington can’t impose a Disneyland excise tax
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Opinion: Washington can’t impose a Disneyland excise tax

Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center shares a humorous example of a Washington excise tax that would violate the US Constitution.

Aug 24, 2023

Opinion: ‘We can’t forfeit these battles’
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Opinion: ‘We can’t forfeit these battles’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance encourages Clark County residents to not give up the fight for a better project to replace the I-5 Bridge.

Aug 22, 2023

Opinion: Nearly 64,000 students sign up for Arizona’s private school choice program
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Opinion: Nearly 64,000 students sign up for Arizona’s private school choice program

Liv Finne says more states will pass ESA programs as it becomes clear to lawmakers that the public schools are failing to help students recover from the academic learning losses they suffered from…

Aug 22, 2023

Opinion: Washington State Supreme Court capital gains tax ruling appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States
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Opinion: Washington State Supreme Court capital gains tax ruling appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States

Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center states that given the importance of the question presented to the court, this case has national significance.

Aug 22, 2023

POLL: Do you agree with OSPI’s claim that school shutdowns during the COVID pandemic did not put students behind?
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POLL: Do you agree with OSPI’s claim that school shutdowns during the COVID pandemic did not put students behind?

Do you agree with OSPI’s claim that school shutdowns during the COVID pandemic did not put students behind?

Aug 17, 2023