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Opinion: Hospital-at-home programs offer an innovative solution to freeing up hospital beds
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Opinion: Hospital-at-home programs offer an innovative solution to freeing up hospital beds

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains that HB 2295 and SB 6101 would give the state more solutions for freeing up needed acute-care beds.

Jan 25, 2024

Opinion: Will Washington voters say no?
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Opinion: Will Washington voters say no?

Ten times since 1934, Washington voters have said no to any kind of income taxes, including those targeting the wealthiest among us.

Jan 24, 2024

Opinion: There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming
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Opinion: There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming

Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center celebrates education choice by providing evidence of its impact.

Jan 23, 2024

Opinion: Why the carbon tax doesn’t work
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Opinion: Why the carbon tax doesn’t work

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill addresses two assumptions about the environment.

Jan 23, 2024

Opinion: House Bill 2323 would require rental property owners to report only on time rent payments
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Opinion: House Bill 2323 would require rental property owners to report only on time rent payments

Mark Harmsworth believes HB 2323 does not provide transparency for the property owner or credit agencies and the result will be an increase in rent to cover the cost of additional insurance and lat…

Jan 23, 2024

Letter: It’s time to end big money’s grip on our democracy
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Letter: It’s time to end big money’s grip on our democracy

Washougal resident Mark Haller reflects on the 14th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC.

Jan 20, 2024

Letter: Do you know the consequences of drinking poison?
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Letter: Do you know the consequences of drinking poison?

Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich shares her thoughts on the dangers of fluoridated drinking water.

Jan 20, 2024

POLL: Do you support the effort of Senate Democrats to triple Washington’s 1-percent limit on annual property tax increases?
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POLL: Do you support the effort of Senate Democrats to triple Washington’s 1-percent limit on annual property tax increases?

Do you support the effort of Senate Democrats to triple Washington’s 1-percent limit on annual property tax increases?

Jan 18, 2024

Opinion: Why spend $200 million on consultants for “basically the same project”?
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Opinion: Why spend $200 million on consultants for “basically the same project”?

Joe Cortright analyzes the nearly $200 million that has already been spent on the proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.

Jan 18, 2024

Opinion: Senate Bill 5770 would overturn Initiative 747 passed by the voters in 2001
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Opinion: Senate Bill 5770 would overturn Initiative 747 passed by the voters in 2001

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center says lawmakers need to get serious about housing affordability instead of hurting the homeowners and renters of Washington by arbitrarily increasing…

Jan 18, 2024

Letter: Florida’s move to Constitutional Carriage of firearms reduces crime
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Letter: Florida’s move to Constitutional Carriage of firearms reduces crime

Yacolt resident Thomas Schenk believes Washington should follow Florida’s move to Constitutional Carriage of firearms.

Jan 18, 2024

Opinion: National lab study shows EVs are more expensive than gas-powered cars and provide modest CO2 reduction
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Opinion: National lab study shows EVs are more expensive than gas-powered cars and provide modest CO2 reduction

Do electric vehicles (EVs) affordably reduce CO2 emissions and save money for their owners despite their higher purchase price?

Jan 17, 2024

Opinion: The curious last-minute lawsuit to stop a free market merger
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Opinion: The curious last-minute lawsuit to stop a free market merger

The state of Washington is suing to stop the merger of Kroger and Albertsons.

Jan 17, 2024

Opinion: Cold weather reveals wind’s vulnerabilities and the need to empower energy consumers
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Opinion: Cold weather reveals wind’s vulnerabilities and the need to empower energy consumers

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center discusses the need to ensure Washington has energy sources that can be turned on when needed.

Jan 15, 2024

Opinion: Keep unemployment benefits for people who lose work through no fault of their own
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Opinion: Keep unemployment benefits for people who lose work through no fault of their own

A pair of bills moving in the Washington State Legislature would allow striking workers to receive unemployment benefits.

Jan 14, 2024

Opinion: SB 5882 would cut the ratio of teachers in public schools
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Opinion: SB 5882 would cut the ratio of teachers in public schools

Lawmakers are considering SB 5882, a bill to cut the ratio of certified teachers in public schools by increasing the number of non-teaching employees.

Jan 13, 2024

POLL: What is a more efficient way to raise funds for transportation projects?
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POLL: What is a more efficient way to raise funds for transportation projects?

What is a more efficient way to raise funds for transportation projects?

Jan 11, 2024

Opinion: Washington state should stop collecting dues for unions, protect worker rights instead
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Opinion: Washington state should stop collecting dues for unions, protect worker rights instead

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes the state-union partnership helps keep public workers in the dark about their rights.

Jan 11, 2024