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Opinion: ‘Politics makes strange bedfellows’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Politics makes strange bedfellows’

In this column by Clark County Today editor Ken Vance, he takes a look behind the scenes at the Clark County Republican Party’s recent meeting, where Paul Harris was recognized for his state senate…

Aug 18, 2024

Opinion: Any administrative expenses are excessive for the misleading WA Cares program
Opinion

Opinion: Any administrative expenses are excessive for the misleading WA Cares program

Elizabeth New Hovde discusses the excessive administrative expenses and questionable spending within the WA Cares program in her opinion column.

Aug 16, 2024

POLL: Do you believe party unity is more important than strict adherence to conservative principles in the upcoming elections?
Opinion

POLL: Do you believe party unity is more important than strict adherence to conservative principles in the upcoming elections?

Do you believe party unity is more important than strict adherence to conservative principles in the upcoming elections? Cast your vote in our latest poll!

Aug 15, 2024

Opinion: Unemployment in Washington is 4.9% which sounds good until compared to everywhere else
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Opinion: Unemployment in Washington is 4.9% which sounds good until compared to everywhere else

Opinion: Washington’s 4. 9% unemployment rate may seem good, but it ranks 7th worst nationwide, says Mark Harmsworth from Washington Policy Center.

Aug 15, 2024

Opinion: Free government handouts of other taxpayer’s money won’t mean you will have more money in your pocket
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Opinion: Free government handouts of other taxpayer’s money won’t mean you will have more money in your pocket

Opinion: Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that Universal Basic Income won’t put more money in your pocket and that eventually the money will run out.

Aug 14, 2024

Opinion: Initiatives will remain on ballots
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Opinion: Initiatives will remain on ballots

Opinion: Washington state initiatives will remain on the November ballot following a Supreme Court ruling, as highlighted by Nancy Churchill in her Dangerous Rhetoric column.

Aug 14, 2024

Opinion: ‘No on I-2117’ claim that taxes don’t increase prices again contradicted by Inslee Administration’s own statements
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Opinion: ‘No on I-2117’ claim that taxes don’t increase prices again contradicted by Inslee Administration’s own statements

Opinion: Todd Myers argues against the CO2 tax, stating that it increases energy prices, contradicting claims from the No on I-2117 campaign.

Aug 13, 2024

Opinion: Ballot language might confuse the issue of making WA Cares optional
Opinion

Opinion: Ballot language might confuse the issue of making WA Cares optional

Elizabeth New from Washington Policy Center discusses how ballot language might confuse voters on making WA Cares optional.

Aug 9, 2024

Do you feel Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has effectively represented the 3rd Congressional District during her term?
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Do you feel Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has effectively represented the 3rd Congressional District during her term?

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s representation of Washington’s 3rd Congressional District is under scrutiny. How do you feel about her performance?

Aug 8, 2024

Letter: Fire District 3 chief thanks voters for approving levy lid lift
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Letter: Fire District 3 chief thanks voters for approving levy lid lift

Clark County Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson thanks voters for approving the levy lid lift, ensuring enhanced emergency services.

Aug 8, 2024

Opinion: Paid leave, a program harming low-income workers, is celebrated by Gov. Inslee
Opinion

Opinion: Paid leave, a program harming low-income workers, is celebrated by Gov. Inslee

Gov. Inslee’s celebration of Washington state’s paid leave program is criticized for burdening low-income workers with taxes for benefits they may never use.

Aug 5, 2024

Letter: ‘Our county budget is ballooning, with families and small businesses bearing the brunt of rising costs’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Our county budget is ballooning, with families and small businesses bearing the brunt of rising costs’

In a letter to the editor, Peter Cutile discusses the impact of the ballooning county budget on families and small businesses, urging voters to support his bid for Clark County Council District 4.

Aug 3, 2024

Letter: John Ley ‘is a tireless worker on behalf of the people’
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Letter: John Ley ‘is a tireless worker on behalf of the people’

Anne O’Neill voices strong support for John Ley in the 18th Legislative District race, critiquing opponent Philip Johnson.

Aug 2, 2024

Letter: ‘Families first. Lower taxes. No tolls’
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Letter: ‘Families first. Lower taxes. No tolls’

Chuck Keplar, candidate for Clark County District 3, outlines his platform focused on families, lower taxes, and no tolls.

Aug 2, 2024

Opinion: Possible rerun ahead: Majority of voters told lawmakers to get rid of WA Cares in 2019
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Opinion: Possible rerun ahead: Majority of voters told lawmakers to get rid of WA Cares in 2019

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that voters may support I-2124 to make WA Cares optional, highlighting past opposition and financial concerns.

Aug 2, 2024

POLL: Will former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Joe Kent impact your decision in the 3rd Congressional District race?
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POLL: Will former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Joe Kent impact your decision in the 3rd Congressional District race?

Will former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Joe Kent impact your decision in the 3rd Congressional District race?

Aug 1, 2024

Opinion: Cost of CO2 tax in 2023 is greater than election-year tax rebates offered by Inslee Administration
Opinion

Opinion: Cost of CO2 tax in 2023 is greater than election-year tax rebates offered by Inslee Administration

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center discusses how the cost of the CO2 tax in 2023 outweighs the election-year rebates offered by the Inslee Administration.

Aug 1, 2024

Opinion: Rules and philosophy for passing a bus
Opinion

Opinion: Rules and philosophy for passing a bus

Doug Dahl of Target Zero discusses the legal and philosophical rules for passing a transit bus.

Aug 1, 2024