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POLL: The U.S. Senate approved a bill this week to make daylight savings time permanent. Are you in favor of getting rid of the custom of switching the clocks twice each year?
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POLL: The U.S. Senate approved a bill this week to make daylight savings time permanent. Are you in favor of getting rid of the custom of switching the clocks twice each year?

The U. S. Senate approved a bill this week to get rid of the custom of switching the clocks twice each year. Are you in favor of eliminating daylight savings time?

Mar 24, 2022

Opinion: WPC played important role in capital gains income tax being ruled unconstitutional
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Opinion: WPC played important role in capital gains income tax being ruled unconstitutional

Jason Mercier documents the Washington Policy Center’s research that contributed to the Douglas County Superior Court ruling.

Mar 24, 2022

Opinion: Are prescription drug prices going up or down?
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Opinion: Are prescription drug prices going up or down?

Opinion: Are prescription drug prices going up or down?

Mar 23, 2022

Opinion: The many failures of the just-ended Washington legislative session
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Opinion: The many failures of the just-ended Washington legislative session

Chris Cargill of the Washington Policy Center assesses the recently completed 2022 legislative session.

Mar 21, 2022

POLL: Should Clark County increase incentives and wages to attract applicants in an attempt to address the staffing crisis at the CCSO?
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POLL: Should Clark County increase incentives and wages to attract applicants in an attempt to address the staffing crisis at the CCSO?

With 48 current vacancies in the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, should Clark County increase incentives and wages to attract applicants in an attempt to address the staffing crisis?

Mar 17, 2022

Opinion: State analysis shows switching to EVs is expensive, even with very high gas prices
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Opinion: State analysis shows switching to EVs is expensive, even with very high gas prices

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center explains why even lower-cost, short-term electric vehicles are not a practical alternative to gas-powered vehicles.

Mar 17, 2022

Opinion: Did Lt. Governor just open Pandora’s box on conference committee reports?
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Opinion: Did Lt. Governor just open Pandora’s box on conference committee reports?

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shines a light on a ruling that ‘creates the potential for significant anti-transparent legislative games to be played. ’

Mar 16, 2022

Letter: Washington parents help school boards take back their authority at the local level
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Letter: Washington parents help school boards take back their authority at the local level

Vancouver resident Sally Snyder shared a letter sent by Parents of Vancouver Public School to the members of the Vancouver School Board.

Mar 15, 2022

Opinion: Fact check – State transportation budget raises taxes on gasoline
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Opinion: Fact check – State transportation budget raises taxes on gasoline

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center takes a deeper look at how Washington drivers will be impacted by the transportation package passed by lawmakers last week.

Mar 14, 2022

Opinion: Let the hostage-taking continue: More public employees will now be able to stop the government’s work
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Opinion: Let the hostage-taking continue: More public employees will now be able to stop the government’s work

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains why it’s not appropriate for any group of public employees to be unionized.

Mar 11, 2022

POLL: When you made your decision about a COVID shot, do you feel you had complete and accurate information about possible side effects from the vaccine?
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POLL: When you made your decision about a COVID shot, do you feel you had complete and accurate information about possible side effects from the vaccine?

When you made your decision about a COVID shot, do you feel you had complete and accurate information about possible side effects from the vaccine?

Mar 10, 2022

Opinion: Legislative majority can’t spell broad-based tax relief
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Opinion: Legislative majority can’t spell broad-based tax relief

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares his thoughts on the budget decisions made by Democrat lawmakers.

Mar 10, 2022

Opinion: The truth behind the ‘safe and effective’ Pfizer vaccine includes 1,291 side effects and counting
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Opinion: The truth behind the ‘safe and effective’ Pfizer vaccine includes 1,291 side effects and counting

Administrator Heidi Wetzler shines a light on the U. S. Food and Drug Administration’s release of data that reveals adverse effects from the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Mar 10, 2022

Letter: ‘Heidi St. John’s weak, ineffectual campaign is resorting to slanderous tactics’
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Letter: ‘Heidi St. John’s weak, ineffectual campaign is resorting to slanderous tactics’

Camas resident Cori Gonzalez discusses the race in the Third Congressional District.

Mar 9, 2022

Opinion: Giving families resources and choices would stop the endless controversy and bring peace to public education
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Opinion: Giving families resources and choices would stop the endless controversy and bring peace to public education

Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center shares her thoughts that the current education system is based on coercion, not choice, and does not account for the varying needs of children.

Mar 9, 2022

Opinion: Emergency powers reform killed by lawmakers
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Opinion: Emergency powers reform killed by lawmakers

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares tactics used by House Democratic leadership to kill SB 5909.

Mar 8, 2022

Opinion: Like Oregon, Washington should end the vaccine mandate on state workers
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Opinion: Like Oregon, Washington should end the vaccine mandate on state workers

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center discusses Gov. Jay Inslee’s statement that he will not ease up on his vaccine mandate on state employees.

Mar 7, 2022

Opinion: State health officials admit individuals (not government) are key to reducing COVID-19 risks
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Opinion: State health officials admit individuals (not government) are key to reducing COVID-19 risks

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center takes a close look at the actual performance of state efforts during the pandemic.

Mar 4, 2022