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Opinion: One window closes, another opens: Four new groups of workers can seek exemption from long-term-care tax
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Opinion: One window closes, another opens: Four new groups of workers can seek exemption from long-term-care tax

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center outlines the four new groups of Washington state workers are eligible for an exemption

Jan 5, 2023

Opinion: Washington Academy of Sciences recommends reducing seal and sea lion populations to help salmon
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Opinion: Washington Academy of Sciences recommends reducing seal and sea lion populations to help salmon

Some of the largest concentrations of sea lions are at the mouth of the Columbia, intercepting salmon as they travel to the ocean, or back to the Columbia and Snake rivers to spawn.

Jan 4, 2023

Opinion: Washington’s CO2 emissions increase again, contradicting Inslee Administration predictions
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Opinion: Washington’s CO2 emissions increase again, contradicting Inslee Administration predictions

Rather than continuing to follow the path of failed policy, Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center suggests legislators and agency staff should stop pretending they can effectively reduce state…

Jan 3, 2023

Letter: Tis The Season To Lose Your Freedoms fa la la la …la la la !
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Letter: Tis The Season To Lose Your Freedoms fa la la la …la la la !

Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich believes Clark County may be the next to lose freedoms.

Jan 3, 2023

Opinion: Gov. Inslee’s green new steal
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Opinion: Gov. Inslee’s green new steal

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill states that ‘our state’s Democratic leaders only care about the environment when it can be used to transfer wealth from the taxpayers into their pet projects.’

Jan 3, 2023

POLL: Should the state legislature adopt recommended changes to I-1474 to enable law enforcement to pursue criminal activity when appropriate?
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POLL: Should the state legislature adopt recommended changes to I-1474 to enable law enforcement to pursue criminal activity when appropriate?

Should the state legislature adopt recommended changes to I-1474 to enable law enforcement to pursue criminal activity when appropriate?

Dec 29, 2022

Opinion: Stop Freakin’ Call Beacon, not the Seattle Police (spoiler alert: it’s not their fault)
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Opinion: Stop Freakin’ Call Beacon, not the Seattle Police (spoiler alert: it’s not their fault)

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center provides an example of why the state legislature needs to adopt the recommended changes in I-1474 to enable law enforcement to pursue criminal activi…

Dec 29, 2022

Opinion: California employment law could potentially land Washington employers in hot water
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Opinion: California employment law could potentially land Washington employers in hot water

California Senate Bill 1162 (SB 1162), recently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsome, could potentially have some unintended consequences for Washington State employers.

Dec 28, 2022

The National Transportation Safety Board reports 119 deaths while using electric bikes, scooters
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The National Transportation Safety Board reports 119 deaths while using electric bikes, scooters

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes the scooter companies continuing to provide scooter services should pay their fair share for road improvements to run their services safely.

Dec 27, 2022

Opinion: ‘Progressives believe they know best how to spend the money of the citizens, and ruthlessly increase taxation at every opportunity’
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Opinion: ‘Progressives believe they know best how to spend the money of the citizens, and ruthlessly increase taxation at every opportunity’

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill shares her thoughts on Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed budget.

Dec 27, 2022

Opinion: ‘Tis the season for reflection, gratitude
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Opinion: ‘Tis the season for reflection, gratitude

Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center takes a look at the policy struggles and hopes of 2022.

Dec 23, 2022

POLL: Are you in favor of the amendment to the state Constitution on abortion rights?
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POLL: Are you in favor of the amendment to the state Constitution on abortion rights?

Are you in favor of the amendment to the state Constitution on abortion rights proposed by State Senate Democrats to include an “individual’s” right to receive an abortion?

Dec 22, 2022

Washington state auditor: The Employment Security Department still hasn’t fixed its problems
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Washington state auditor: The Employment Security Department still hasn’t fixed its problems

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center shares conclusions made by the Auditor’s office performance audit.

Dec 22, 2022

Opinion: Washington State Senate Democrats propose Constitutional amendment on abortion rights
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Opinion: Washington State Senate Democrats propose Constitutional amendment on abortion rights

Clark County resident Leah Anaya believes it’s important and necessary for pro-lifers to step up and support women following their choosing of life.

Dec 22, 2022

Opinion: It has been a bad few months for science in Washington state
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Opinion: It has been a bad few months for science in Washington state

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center explains how repeatedly ignoring scientific assessments has a corrosive effect on the role science plays in decision-making.

Dec 21, 2022

Opinion: Attorney General says don’t question motives of lawmakers on capital gains income tax
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Opinion: Attorney General says don’t question motives of lawmakers on capital gains income tax

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center offers the latest developments of the capital gains income tax case before the state Supreme Court.

Dec 21, 2022

Opinion: Washington State Government doesn’t want housing to be affordable despite the rhetoric
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Opinion: Washington State Government doesn’t want housing to be affordable despite the rhetoric

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center says it’s time the government got out of the way, repeal unnecessary and over burdensome laws and let builders and property owners develop more avail…

Dec 20, 2022

Opinion: Legislature will get another shot at real emergency powers reform
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Opinion: Legislature will get another shot at real emergency powers reform

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center believes our system of governance is not meant to be the arbitrary rule of one behind closed doors.

Dec 20, 2022