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Opinion: Washington state representative says lawmakers should not abdicate their responsibility to govern
Opinion

Opinion: Washington state representative says lawmakers should not abdicate their responsibility to govern

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares communications between members of the Washington State Legislature regarding Gov. Jay Inslee’s emergency powers

Nov 23, 2021

Opinion: ‘The awesome responsibility of parenting can feel like a heavy burden’
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Opinion: ‘The awesome responsibility of parenting can feel like a heavy burden’

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill discusses parents’ rights in education.

Nov 23, 2021

Opinion: Thousands of Washington employees no longer forced to pay unions to keep their jobs
Opinion

Opinion: Thousands of Washington employees no longer forced to pay unions to keep their jobs

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center shares that in an era in which people are losing their livelihoods because of government mandates, it’s encouraging to remember the U. S. Supreme Cou…

Nov 22, 2021

Letter: ‘How do you reach out and care for your community?’
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Letter: ‘How do you reach out and care for your community?’

Jasper Knox addresses opportunities for Clark County residents to show warm compassion during the winter months.

Nov 19, 2021

POLL: The Clark County Council passed a budget that didn’t raise taxes. Do you agree with their decision?
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POLL: The Clark County Council passed a budget that didn’t raise taxes. Do you agree with their decision?

The Clark County Council passed a budget that didn’t raise taxes. Do you agree with their decision?

Nov 19, 2021

Opinion: Sustainable timber harvests are best for schools, economy and the climate
Opinion

Opinion: Sustainable timber harvests are best for schools, economy and the climate

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center discusses the effort of the ‘environmental left’ to stop all timber harvests on state land.

Nov 17, 2021

Opinion: Senate holds emergency powers work session
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Opinion: Senate holds emergency powers work session

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center believes today’s work session is the first time that the Senate State Government & Elections Committee has reviewed emergency powers this year.

Nov 16, 2021

Opinion: Countdown to Olympia
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Opinion: Countdown to Olympia

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill says it’s time to start the countdown to Olympia.

Nov 16, 2021

Opinion: Will Governor Inslee implement a stricter vaccine requirement than the federal government
Opinion

Opinion: Will Governor Inslee implement a stricter vaccine requirement than the federal government

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center reports Gov. Jay Inslee may be considering stronger restrictions on small business.

Nov 12, 2021

POLL: Was the state Supreme Court right to strike down Gov. Jay Inslee’s selective use of veto authority?
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POLL: Was the state Supreme Court right to strike down Gov. Jay Inslee’s selective use of veto authority?

Was the state Supreme Court right to strike down Gov. Jay Inslee’s selective use of veto authority?

Nov 11, 2021

Opinion: A list of trouble for Washington state’s long-term-care law
Opinion

Opinion: A list of trouble for Washington state’s long-term-care law

The Washington Policy Center’s Elizabeth Hovde details a tough week for the WA Cares Fund.

Nov 11, 2021

Commentary: WIAA and U.S. Army make for a great team
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Commentary: WIAA and U.S. Army make for a great team

Reporter Paul Valencia, also a veteran, opines that the U. S. Army’s sponsorship of high school athletics is a wise use of recruiting funds because the military is always looking for the best and b…

Nov 11, 2021

Opinion: State Supreme Court rules Governor issued illegal vetoes
Opinion

Opinion: State Supreme Court rules Governor issued illegal vetoes

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center sheds light on the court’s ruling on governor’s veto authority.

Nov 10, 2021

Opinion: WSDOT admits winter travel will be slow and dangerous due to staffing shortage
Opinion

Opinion: WSDOT admits winter travel will be slow and dangerous due to staffing shortage

Mariya Frost of the Washington Policy Center reports potential impact from the firing of over 400 essential WSDOT employees due to Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate.

Nov 9, 2021

Opinion: State-sponsored theft from students
Opinion

Opinion: State-sponsored theft from students

Nancy Churchill believes it’s time for parents to become citizen activists, working to change WSSDA from inside and out.

Nov 9, 2021

Opinion: Politics and time pressure make western states vaccine workgroup pointless
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Opinion: Politics and time pressure make western states vaccine workgroup pointless

In light of the approval of vaccinations for children aged 5-11, Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center takes a look at the role of the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.

Nov 5, 2021

POLL: Should children ages 5-11 receive a COVID vaccination?
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POLL: Should children ages 5-11 receive a COVID vaccination?

Should children ages 5-11 receive a COVID vaccination?

Nov 4, 2021

Letter: ‘Dirty politics is alive and well in the 3rd Congressional District’
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Letter: ‘Dirty politics is alive and well in the 3rd Congressional District’

Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver shares her perspective on the Congressional race.

Nov 4, 2021