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Council member Belkot: Will pursue legal counsel if she is not reinstated to C-TRAN board
Politics

Council member Belkot: Will pursue legal counsel if she is not reinstated to C-TRAN board

Clark County Council faces public outcry over Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board, with calls for reinstatement and legal action.

Mar 19, 2025

Letter: Cruelty comes in many forms
Opinion

Letter: Cruelty comes in many forms

A letter to the editor discusses political fear tactics and Medicaid funding concerns, urging clarity in public discourse.

Mar 19, 2025

WA’s latest budget outlook shows $845M decline in projected revenue through 2029
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WA’s latest budget outlook shows $845M decline in projected revenue through 2029

Washington state’s budget outlook projects an $845 million revenue decline through 2029, impacting future fiscal planning.

Mar 19, 2025

Let’s Go Washington files second initiative to uphold parental rights
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Let’s Go Washington files second initiative to uphold parental rights

Let’s Go Washington files a second initiative aimed at protecting parental rights, targeting HB 1296 and SB 5181 in response to concerns over school policies.

Mar 19, 2025

Republican budget leader says drop in revenue forecast confirms need to limit spending, avoid new taxes
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Republican budget leader says drop in revenue forecast confirms need to limit spending, avoid new taxes

Washington’s revenue forecast dropped by $845 million, prompting calls from Sen. Chris Gildon and others to limit new spending and avoid new taxes.

Mar 19, 2025

Opinion: ‘Michelle Belkot wants to protect your wallet and NOT pay for TriMet’s light rail O&M’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Michelle Belkot wants to protect your wallet and NOT pay for TriMet’s light rail O&M’

Rep. John Ley urges area residents to show up to tonight’s Clark County Council meeting to support Belkot’s efforts

Mar 18, 2025

Opinion: Why leftists support MAGA
Opinion

Opinion: Why leftists support MAGA

Nancy Churchill discusses why some leftists support MAGA, aligning with Trump’s policies on economic justice, anti-war efforts, and working-class empowerment.

Mar 18, 2025

Let’s Go Washington continues charge to protect parents’ rights
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Let’s Go Washington continues charge to protect parents’ rights

Let’s Go Washington launches an initiative to repeal HB 1296, aiming to protect parents’ rights against legislative changes.

Mar 18, 2025

C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle
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C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle

Michelle Belkot was removed from the C-TRAN Board after opposing light rail expansion, with Leslie Lewallen calling it political retaliation.

Mar 17, 2025

Opinion: State Democrats want most anyone to vote in Washington – Even if they have never lived or been in the state
Opinion

Opinion: State Democrats want most anyone to vote in Washington – Even if they have never lived or been in the state

Bill Bruch raises concerns over Senate Bill 5017, arguing that it could allow non-residents to vote in Washington’s local elections, impacting election security.

Mar 17, 2025

WAGOP lawsuit disputing State Senate General Election finally heard in court
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WAGOP lawsuit disputing State Senate General Election finally heard in court

A WAGOP lawsuit challenging Clark County’s 2024 election results was heard in court, alleging voter roll inaccuracies affected the Legislative District 18 race.

Mar 14, 2025

WA gubernatorial emergency powers reform legislation dies – again
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WA gubernatorial emergency powers reform legislation dies – again

Emergency powers reforms have stalled in the previous four legislative sessions Brett DavisThe Center Square Washington The political stars seemed aligned for the Washington State Legislature to pa…

Mar 14, 2025

Opinion: Legislative winners and losers so far
Opinion

Opinion: Legislative winners and losers so far

The Washington Policy Center reviews the legislative session’s winners and losers, highlighting key policy decisions affecting business, taxation, and housing in Washington state.

Mar 14, 2025

Rep. John Ley’s bill to assist the construction industry receives approval from Washington State House of Representatives
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Rep. John Ley’s bill to assist the construction industry receives approval from Washington State House of Representatives

House Bill 1857, introduced by Rep. John Ley, aims to reduce construction costs by exempting certain building materials from asbestos-related restrictions.

Mar 13, 2025

Democrats expected to push tax hikes to fund inequitable pay raises
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Democrats expected to push tax hikes to fund inequitable pay raises

Senate Republicans propose the $ave Washington budget, countering Democrats’ push for tax hikes to fund pay raises, citing a more balanced fiscal approach.

Mar 12, 2025

Opinion: The long list of ways Washington’s Democratic legislators are pushing to raise taxes
Opinion

Opinion: The long list of ways Washington’s Democratic legislators are pushing to raise taxes

Nancy Churchill critiques Washington Democrats’ push for tax increases, highlighting major legislative proposals that could impact residents.

Mar 12, 2025

Governor Bob Ferguson’s statement on the Governor’s Emergency Powers
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Governor Bob Ferguson’s statement on the Governor’s Emergency Powers

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a policy limiting emergency powers while urging the legislature to codify reforms into law.

Mar 11, 2025

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez provides statement on continuing resolution vote
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez provides statement on continuing resolution vote

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez opposed a partisan Continuing Resolution, citing concerns over funding cuts to key services in Southwest Washington.

Mar 11, 2025