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Opinion: Department of Revenue publishes preliminary draft rules for capital gains tax
Public engagement and comment will be critical as the department rolls out and further implements the Washington State Capital Gains Excise Tax on Income.
Opinion: The condition of Washington’s highways is getting worse despite the increase in taxes
Charles Prestrud says that even though motorists are paying taxes on CO2 emissions, they won’t see any benefit when it comes to highway maintenance or completion of needed improvements.
POLL: Do you believe the Biden administration colluded with social media companies during the COVID-19 pandemic to censor speech protected by the First Amendment?
Do you believe the Biden administration colluded with social media companies during the COVID-19 pandemic to censor speech protected by the First Amendment?
Opinion: State factsheet not helpful for long-term-care crisis
Elizabeth Hovde says state lawmakers got it wrong with this program, bringing its residents a payroll tax that hurts workers.
Opinion: Bird for Governor Campaign calls for an end to ‘regressive racism’
OPINION: Semi Bird, the trailblazing black Republican candidate for governor, gains popularity by rejecting divisive labels, advocating for inclusivity, and uniting communities in Washington State.
Opinion: One observer’s solution to the Damian Lillard trade request
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reaches into his vast NBA experiences to offer his insight and perspective on the Trail Blazers’ current conundrum with its star player.
Opinion: Fourth of July cookouts are less expensive than last year
Pam Lewison says it is good to see the overall cost of this year’s Independence Day meal drop back down to a more affordable price per person.
Letter: ‘The sole purpose of this bill is to remove parents from their child’s life’
Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver offers her support for the ‘Reject 5599’ effort
Opinion: New parks fees should be scrapped
Long-time Clark County resident and journalist Marvin Case shares his thoughts on county proposal to increase parking fees at parks.
Opinion: Study finds students living in states with greater school choice are receiving a better education
Per-student spending is now over $19,000 in Washington, more than the tuition at most private schools; recent education reporting shows most of this money was wasted.
Opinion: Income tax on capital gains drives increase in state revenue forecast
Rep. Chris Corry provides a report on the updated forecast for the Washington Policy Center. Washington State sees an increase in revenue forecast, driven by higher-than-expected capital gains coll…
POLL: Do you agree with the decision by state officials to close Larch Corrections Center?
Do you agree with the decision by state officials to close Larch Corrections Center?
Opinion: Help get word out that public employees have First Amendment rights
Elizabeth Hovde wants public employees to be reminded they have a choice; they don’t have to hand over a portion of their earnings to a union if they don’t want to.
Opinion: New study reveals the long-term harm to children of COVID-era school closures
National academic studies are revealing just how deep that harm to Washington’s children goes.
Opinion: Cleaning up safety nets, preserving dollars for people in need, is welcome
Elizabeth Hovde states that if we experience another pandemic, national leaders should resist a continuous-coverage requirement for Medicaid.
Opinion: A declaration for self-governance heard around the world
Jason Mercier states ‘our republic is worth keeping and celebrating but its future depends on all of us working together to protect it by adhering to the principles and framework loudly declared 24…
Opinion: Raising them to fall
Vincent Cavaleri of the Silent Majority Foundation discusses what he calls ‘a relentless attack on masculine American men. ’
Opinion: As the tax on CO2 increases gas prices, supporters scramble to blame others
Todd Myers: ‘Making an accusation of collusion based on nothing shows how much pressure supporters of the tax on CO2 emissions are feeling. ’