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Letter: Concerned Washougal parents kicked out of school board meeting
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Letter: Concerned Washougal parents kicked out of school board meeting

Washougal resident Patricia Bellamy details a recent incident between parents and Washougal School District staff at a school board meeting.

May 19, 2021

Opinion: A series of new laws now require Critical Race Theory sessions in public education, universities and medical schools
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Opinion: A series of new laws now require Critical Race Theory sessions in public education, universities and medical schools

Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center takes a closer look at the decision to introduce Critical Race Theory in Washington’s public schools.

May 19, 2021

Opinion: How to opt out of coming payroll tax
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Opinion: How to opt out of coming payroll tax

Elizabeth Hovde, of the Washington Policy Center, offers insight to those who want to opt out of a payroll tax that begins in January.

May 18, 2021

Opinion: Governor issues questionable line-item vetoes, again
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Opinion: Governor issues questionable line-item vetoes, again

Jason Mercier, of the Washington Policy Center, shares his thoughts on the legality of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s line-item vetoes.

May 17, 2021

Letter: Legislature’s budget ensures greater access to cash for Washingtonians with low incomes
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Letter: Legislature’s budget ensures greater access to cash for Washingtonians with low incomes

Camas resident Rebecca Keith addresses an element of the Washington State Legislature’s approved biennial budget.

May 17, 2021

Letter: ‘Public transportation is not a priority in any recent public survey or poll’
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Letter: ‘Public transportation is not a priority in any recent public survey or poll’

Portland resident Kyanne Probasco comments on a recent Clark County Today story on the subject of light rail on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.

May 17, 2021

Letter: A great turnaround or a great reveal, you be the judge
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Letter: A great turnaround or a great reveal, you be the judge

Area resident Rob Anderson shares his thoughts on the apparent reversal in attitudes about COVID-19.

May 14, 2021

Opinion: ‘The way educators are being asked to address the history of racism in our past has changed dramatically’
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Opinion: ‘The way educators are being asked to address the history of racism in our past has changed dramatically’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance offers thoughts on the new law in Washington state that incorporates Critical Race Theory into the training for all K-12 educators.

May 12, 2021

What’s best for workers isn’t covered on government website about coming payroll tax
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What’s best for workers isn’t covered on government website about coming payroll tax

Elizabeth Hovde, of the Washington Policy Center, encourages Washington residents to shop private market insurers to find the best long-term care options.

May 12, 2021

Opinion: ‘Journalists are literally responsible for filling the minds of a society’
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Opinion: ‘Journalists are literally responsible for filling the minds of a society’

Clark County Today Administrator Heidi Wetzler discusses the performance of the journalism industry today.

May 11, 2021

Washington phase 3 counties are on hold, but some counties are still stuck in phase 2
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Washington phase 3 counties are on hold, but some counties are still stuck in phase 2

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center discusses Gov. Jay Inslee’s two-week pause of restriction rules.

May 10, 2021

Opinion: ‘Let’s learn to live with COVID-19 instead of listening to those who think we should live in fear of it’
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Opinion: ‘Let’s learn to live with COVID-19 instead of listening to those who think we should live in fear of it’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares some thoughts on COVID-19 born out of lessons he learned from his mother, Donna Vance.

May 9, 2021

Opinion: Who is responsible for my health?
Opinion

Opinion: Who is responsible for my health?

Clark County Today Administrator Heidi Wetzler challenges our leaders “to put as much energy and vigor into forcing a healthier society, as they have in safeguarding the population from COVID-19. ’’

May 4, 2021

Opinion: Will the I-5 Bridge replacement project fail again?
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Opinion: Will the I-5 Bridge replacement project fail again?

Mark Harmsworth, director of the Small Business Center at the Washington Policy Center, joins in the conversation about the subject of light rail on a new I-5 Bridge.

May 4, 2021

Opinion: ‘It’s been a cringe-worthy last several days’
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Opinion: ‘It’s been a cringe-worthy last several days’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on what the past week has been like for a Conservative living in Washington state.

Apr 29, 2021

Opinion: Lawmakers wanted an income tax lawsuit — they’ll get two
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Opinion: Lawmakers wanted an income tax lawsuit — they’ll get two

Jason Mercier, director of the Center for Government Reform at the Washington Policy Center, discusses two lawsuits against lawmakers’ efforts to create a state income tax.

Apr 28, 2021

Opinion: Legislature delivers Washingtonians wins, losses and important health-care legislation to unwrap
Opinion

Opinion: Legislature delivers Washingtonians wins, losses and important health-care legislation to unwrap

Elizabeth Hovde, of the Washington Policy Center, offers her thoughts on the Legislature’s decisions regarding health care

Apr 28, 2021

Opinion: Where is the tax relief for the poor, low income workers?
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Opinion: Where is the tax relief for the poor, low income workers?

Clark County Today’s John Ley shares his thoughts on the difference between Gov. Jay Inslee’s words and his actions.

Apr 28, 2021