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Column: Washington’s latest CO2 auction shows residents will continue to pay “outrageously more” than California
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Column: Washington’s latest CO2 auction shows residents will continue to pay “outrageously more” than California

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center shares that, despite the sensitivity, neither the governor nor legislators have made any proposal to reduce the cost of CO2 allowances.

Aug 17, 2023

Opinion: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction says COVID-19 school shutdowns did not put students behind
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Opinion: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction says COVID-19 school shutdowns did not put students behind

Liv Finne says that telling the public that students are ‘not behind’ but ‘gained a lot’ from the shutdowns gives families yet another reason to distrust the public schools.

Aug 16, 2023

Opinion: New website created to detail 2023 session spending
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Opinion: New website created to detail 2023 session spending

Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center points out that it allows citizens to access the details with all proposals, reports, and backup documentation.

Aug 15, 2023

POLL: Who should pay for the maintenance and operations of the proposed light rail extension into Vancouver? TriMet? C-TRAN?
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POLL: Who should pay for the maintenance and operations of the proposed light rail extension into Vancouver? TriMet? C-TRAN?

Who should pay for the maintenance and operations of the proposed light rail extension into Vancouver? TriMet? C-TRAN?

Aug 10, 2023

Opinion: Bypass the meat counter in favor of your area fair
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Opinion: Bypass the meat counter in favor of your area fair

Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center points out that not only does it get you much closer to where your food comes from, it helps a young person in your community.

Aug 10, 2023

Opinion: Washington public schools lost 46,000 students. Where did they go?
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Opinion: Washington public schools lost 46,000 students. Where did they go?

Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center takes a look at the exodus from public schools in the state in the last few years.

Aug 8, 2023

Opinion: Washington Society of CPAs provide feedback on draft capital gains rules
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Opinion: Washington Society of CPAs provide feedback on draft capital gains rules

Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center shares the formal feedback provided to the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Aug 7, 2023

Letter: ‘We, as Republican voters, can unify behind that one candidate and take back the 3rd Congressional District’
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Letter: ‘We, as Republican voters, can unify behind that one candidate and take back the 3rd Congressional District’

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk offers his views on the challenge Republicans face in the Third Congressional District race.

Aug 7, 2023

POLL: Should the charges have been dropped against the shoplifting suspect in the incident that led to an assault charge against a Vancouver Police officer?
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POLL: Should the charges have been dropped against the shoplifting suspect in the incident that led to an assault charge against a Vancouver Police officer?

Should the charges have been dropped against the shoplifting suspect in the incident that led to an assault charge against a Vancouver Police officer?

Aug 4, 2023

Opinion: National officials should spark prescribed burns on federal lands to mitigate extreme fire seasons
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Opinion: National officials should spark prescribed burns on federal lands to mitigate extreme fire seasons

Despite the ongoing fire danger and consequences, prescribed burns are used sparingly on federal lands in the mountain states including Washington.

Aug 2, 2023

Opinion: Washington State Tax Structure Work Group concludes operations
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Opinion: Washington State Tax Structure Work Group concludes operations

The Washington State Tax Structure Work Group’s final report was made public this month, after its funding was cut, revealing proposed legislative ideas and public sentiment on tax changes, includi…

Aug 1, 2023

Letter: ‘We are in the midst of a shoplifting crisis’
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Letter: ‘We are in the midst of a shoplifting crisis’

Vancouver resident Ann Donnelly shares an email she sent to Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik regarding charges against Vancouver Police officer.

Jul 28, 2023

POLL: Is Washington too soft on crime?
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POLL: Is Washington too soft on crime?

Is Washington too soft on crime?

Jul 28, 2023

Opinion: As parents flee controversial public schools, private school enrollment jumps by 25 percent in Washington state
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Opinion: As parents flee controversial public schools, private school enrollment jumps by 25 percent in Washington state

Liv Finne shares that school choice has arrived in response to the self-destructive agencies now pushed in the public schools

Jul 27, 2023

Opinion: Inslee lied about the cost of the carbon cap and trade program
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Opinion: Inslee lied about the cost of the carbon cap and trade program

Donald Kimball of the Washington Policy Center explains why the governor’s claims about gas prices and his new carbon cap and trade program fall flat.

Jul 27, 2023

Opinion: Payroll tax for WA Cares has begun, but meetings continue on program details
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Opinion: Payroll tax for WA Cares has begun, but meetings continue on program details

Elizabeth Hovde reports on the ongoings of WA Cares, the state-imposed, long-term-care program

Jul 27, 2023

Letter: ‘Our government hasn’t been very transparent on many issues’
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Letter: ‘Our government hasn’t been very transparent on many issues’

Vancouver resident Laurie Pascual offers her thoughts on issues regarding free speech and government censoring of media.

Jul 26, 2023

Opinion: New guidance on domicile rules for Washington’s income tax on capital gains
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Opinion: New guidance on domicile rules for Washington’s income tax on capital gains

Chris Corry addresses one of the biggest questions that has arisen from the new rules for the Washington capital gains income tax.

Jul 25, 2023