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Natural Gas group touts I-2066 as evidence Americans love natural gas
Politics

Natural Gas group touts I-2066 as evidence Americans love natural gas

Natural gas remains a key energy choice as Washington voters pass Initiative 2066, with AGA Chairman Lloyd Yates emphasizing its affordability and importance for energy security.

Dec 12, 2024

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to fix shortcomings in WA Cares Program
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Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to fix shortcomings in WA Cares Program

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to reform the WA Cares Program, addressing long-term care payroll tax concerns and improving fairness for Washington workers.

Dec 12, 2024

Clark County recount underway in Senate race; GOP lawsuit already filed
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Clark County recount underway in Senate race; GOP lawsuit already filed

Clark County recount begins for Senate race amid GOP legal challenge over voter rolls.

Dec 10, 2024

Opinion: New legislators face significant choices with possible $12 billion funding shortfall
Opinion

Opinion: New legislators face significant choices with possible $12 billion funding shortfall

New WA legislators face tough decisions on a $2 billion shortfall and spending.

Dec 10, 2024

WAGOP files lawsuit disputing 18th LD state senate general election race
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WAGOP files lawsuit disputing 18th LD state senate general election race

The WAGOP has filed a federal lawsuit disputing the LD 18 state senate race, citing over 1,000 alleged non-resident votes.

Dec 7, 2024

Washington legislation would put security cameras near ballot drop boxes
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Washington legislation would put security cameras near ballot drop boxes

Washington lawmaker proposes security cameras for ballot boxes after tampering incidents in Clark County.

Dec 6, 2024

WAGOP chair files bill to restore felony status for fentanyl-related offenses
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WAGOP chair files bill to restore felony status for fentanyl-related offenses

WAGOP Chair files HB 1000 to restore felony status for fentanyl offenses.

Dec 5, 2024

Gov. Inslee imposes spending freeze to deal with $10B-$12B operating budget gap
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Gov. Inslee imposes spending freeze to deal with $10B-$12B operating budget gap

Gov. Inslee imposes a spending freeze to address a projected $72 billion budget shortfall in Washington.

Dec 3, 2024

Sen. Fortunato gets jump start on Trump’s deportation plan
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Sen. Fortunato gets jump start on Trump’s deportation plan

Sen. Phil Fortunato reintroduces Senate Bill 5002 to repeal Washington’s sanctuary state status and enhance public safety.

Dec 3, 2024

Opinion: WAGOP provides statement on President Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son
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Opinion: WAGOP provides statement on President Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son

WAGOP analyzes President Biden’s pardon of his son, discussing its legality, ethics, and political implications.

Dec 2, 2024

Let’s Go WA files PDC complaint against anti-initiative groups for allegedly hiding $1.5M
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Let’s Go WA files PDC complaint against anti-initiative groups for allegedly hiding $1.5M

Let’s Go Washington files a PDC complaint against anti-initiative groups, alleging undisclosed expenditures of $1. 5M related to the Climate Commitment Act.

Nov 29, 2024

Canvassing Board calls for machine recounts of 18th Legislative District senator and County Council District 4 races
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Canvassing Board calls for machine recounts of 18th Legislative District senator and County Council District 4 races

Clark County’s Canvassing Board calls for machine recounts in close 18th Legislative District and County Council District 4 races.

Nov 29, 2024

Rep. Drew Stokesbary re-elected as leader of the Washington State House Republicans
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Rep. Drew Stokesbary re-elected as leader of the Washington State House Republicans

Rep. Drew Stokesbary was re-elected as Washington State House Republican Leader during a caucus meeting in Chelan.

Nov 24, 2024

Secretary of State investigation underscores lack of citizenship verification to vote
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Secretary of State investigation underscores lack of citizenship verification to vote

A Secretary of State investigation reveals gaps in citizenship verification for voter registration in Washington.

Nov 22, 2024

Opinion: WA turns redder, despite faulty media reports that said otherwise
Opinion

Opinion: WA turns redder, despite faulty media reports that said otherwise

WAGOP highlights gains in Washington’s November 2024 election, challenging claims the state turned “bluer. ”

Nov 21, 2024

Clark County Elections Office updates office hours
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Clark County Elections Office updates office hours

Clark County Elections Office updates hours to 8 a. m. to 4 p. , Monday through Friday.

Nov 21, 2024

Is it getting more difficult to talk to city officials in Vancouver?
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Is it getting more difficult to talk to city officials in Vancouver?

Vancouver Councilman Bart Hansen reflects on public comment changes and their impact on citizen engagement.

Nov 19, 2024

Election update, Nov. 19: Several races still too close to call
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Election update, Nov. 19: Several races still too close to call

Several Clark County races remain too close to call after the latest elections update, with recounts possible.

Nov 19, 2024