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Opinion: The Feds vs. Washington state
Nancy Churchill outlines how recent federal actions under Trump-era leadership are challenging Washington state’s progressive policies on energy, elections, education, and transportation.
Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts
Gov. Bob Ferguson is warning state agencies to prepare for deeper cuts as Washington’s budget shortfall worsens, with a new revenue forecast due June 24 and economic uncertainty growing.
Signature gathering begins soon on Washington voter ID initiative
Backers of IL26-126, a new Washington initiative requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship, expect to begin signature gathering within days to get the measure before lawmakers next year.
Opinion: A win-win for Washington state
Nancy Churchill outlines HB 2085 and a proposed legislative framework aimed at decentralizing governance in Washington state while preserving unity.
Tim Eyman loses recall attempt against WA Secretary of State
A Thurston County judge dismissed Tim Eyman’s bid to recall Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over the handling of a parents’ rights referendum.
Opinion: State lawmakers need to examine their role in health care cost increases
Columnist Elizabeth New argues that Washington’s taxes, price caps and regulations are inflating health-care costs and jeopardizing providers.
WAGOP joins regional movement to end vote-by-mail
The Washington State Republican Party has joined a citizen-led initiative aimed at restoring in-person voting and election integrity across the state.
Kim Hamlik announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission, District 2, Position 3
Kim Hamlik has entered the race for the Clark County Charter Review Commission, citing a background in business, education, and nonprofit leadership that she says equips her to tackle local challen…
Opinion: ‘Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican’
Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumula reflects on Ronald Reagan’s 11th Commandment and its relevance to current intra-party conflicts.
Letter: The Charterist – General introduction to Home Rule
In a letter to the editor, Charter Review Commission candidate John Jay outlines the origins and evolution of Clark County’s Home Rule Charter and introduces a new series of essays titled “The Char…
Opinion: Golden opportunity for rural Washington
Nancy Churchill argues that recent Supreme Court and federal permitting reforms could revitalize rural Washington’s timber and mining communities.
Opinion: Washington’s 2025 legislative session doubled down on a decade of decline
Washington Policy Center analyst Todd Myers argues Gov. Ferguson’s first session continued a decade-long trend of higher taxes and bigger budgets while basic state services still falter.
Opinion: Illinois is about to help property owners evict squatters when someone moves into a home without permission
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues for Washington to adopt legislation similar to Illinois Senate Bill 1563 to help property owners evict squatters.
Opinion: Proposed initiative to the legislature – requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration
Bill Bruch outlines a proposed initiative to require citizenship verification for voter registration in Washington.
Opinion: The 2025 Washington Legislative Session – Small business, taxation, and business regulation
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the 2025 legislative session’s new taxes and regulations will impact small businesses across Washington state.
Brian Munson announces bid to return to Battle Ground City Council
Former Battle Ground City Council member Brian Munson has announced his candidacy for Position 6, highlighting a platform focused on efficiency, transparency, and community-first leadership.
Opinion: ‘I am absolutely disgusted by lawmakers and educators who have been successful in reducing parental rights’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance voices concern over recent changes to parental rights legislation in Washington state and urges support for education alternatives.
Despite signing of anti-parents’ rights bill, ‘this isn’t over,’ says Sen. Perry Dozier
Sen. Perry Dozier criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signing of HB 1296, calling it a partisan move that rolls back key parental rights established by Initiative 2081.