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Opinion: New report finds Washington state’s teacher training schools are among worst in the nation
Liv Finne says why risk a child’s future on a teacher from a training program that’s getting an ‘F’ in reading instruction, when lawmakers in other states are actually helping parents educate their…
Opinion: Parents vs. Washington state
Nancy Churchill offers her support for ‘Reject 5599’ effort.
Opinion: Get ready for new payroll tax
Washington state’s upcoming payroll tax for long-term care is causing confusion and concerns as some argue it will financially burden those who won’t benefit from the program and should instead enc…
POLL: Do you agree that much of the COVID information censored by “fact-checkers” as misinformation ended up being more debatable or true?
Do you agree that much of the COVID information censored by “fact-checkers” as misinformation ended up being more debatable or true?
Opinion: Where is the accountability for government “experts” who get it wrong?
It is clear to Todd Myers that distant politicians and bureaucrats imposing rules from the top rarely have the incentives to make environmental policies effective.
Opinion: Increased housing density is now a reality, and most residents support it, but with caveats
Mark Harmsworth says the Growth Management Act has laudable goals but it’s obvious now, 30 years later, that state lawmakers over-reacted and it went too far.
Opinion: How to fix Washington’s anti-innovation rules on carbon-reducing projects
Todd Myers says without these changes, the CCA’s current rules make cutting CO2 emissions needlessly expensive and create barriers that make innovation extremely difficult.
Opinion: Supreme Court rules to protect private property from union violence
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of a cement company suing a union for damages highlights the issue of unions engaging in hostage-taking behavior during strikes, which not only harms e…
POLL: Should Washington voters have the opportunity to Reject ESSB 5599?
Should Washington voters have the opportunity to Reject ESSB 5599?
Opinion: Voters deserve the opportunity to ‘Reject 5599’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance believes Washington lawmakers need to get out of the parenting business.
Opinion: ‘Put tolling in front of voters’
Long-time Clark County citizen and journalist Marvin Case shares his thoughts on tolling and light rail.
Opinion: Cost of Washington’s CO2 tax jumps to 45 cents per gallon
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says more government spending probably only carves up the pie of how CO2 emissions are reduced, but it won’t change the size of the pie.
Opinion: Replacing the I-5 Bridge is not a solution for anything
Oregon legislature urged to reject $1 billion allocation for I-5 Interstate Bridge replacement and instead start planning for new bridges to tackle traffic congestion and provide redundancy in the…
Opinion: The state overpaid unemployment benefits during the pandemic and Washington taxpayers are footing the bill
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes ESD officials need to provide the public with more transparency into its internal policies.
Opinion: Intermittent sources of energy create cost and reliability risks for the Northwest
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says the cost of electricity during a blackout may be zero, but people aren’t likely to see that low price as a hedge against inflation.
Opinion: WA Cares investment meeting talks money, mentions renewed website
The state’s long-term care fund, WA Cares, has already spent a significant amount of money and offers limited benefits to workers, highlighting concerns about its effectiveness and potential drawba…
Opinion: Let’s eliminate light rail and tolling from the I-5 Bridge replacement at the same time
Editor Ken Vance shares changes to elements of the proposed project that he believes many Southwest Washington residents would support.
Opinion: State salary report shows running a school district is often the best job in town
Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center believes that it’s important for the public to be informed about how much school leaders are paid and how effective the system is at educating children. Wa…