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Opinion: DNR program needs to hit pause for transparency
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center believes that, from a policy perspective, the rub comes from an agency heading down a path that leads away from wildfire management.
Opinion: Long-term-care payroll tax discussion includes skepticism
Regardless of the new study, Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center states why it’s important for all of us to reflect on how tax rates rise over time.
Letter: ‘Republican candidates are well equipped to represent Southwest Washington residents fairly’
Camas resident Margaret Tweet shares her thoughts about the Nov. 8 general election.
Letter: Rey Reynolds ‘Is the Constitutional Sheriff we need here in Clark County’
Vancouver resident Gary Wilson responds to a recent report about Sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds.
Opinion: AG asks state Supreme Court to allow collection of capital gains income tax before final ruling
Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares why the actions by all levels of state government surrounding the efforts to impose a capital gains income tax does little to restore public con…
Opinion: It’s election season, which means some public workers are feeling politicked against
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center shares why heavy union politicking in election season offers a reminder why being a member of a public union should be voluntary, not compulsory.
POLL: Do you believe there should be an investigation into missing Clark County Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs files, at either the CCSO or the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office?
Do you believe there should be an investigation into missing Clark County Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs files, at either the CCSO or the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office?
Opinion: Amnesty is a tall order for those who lost jobs in Washington state
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center discusses the idea of declaring a pandemic amnesty.
Letter: ‘Help bring common sense back to the state legislature and send Jeremy Baker to Olympia’
Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver offers her support for Jeremy Baker in the 49th Legislative District.
Opinion: WA Cares suddenly solvent? Hopefully, but it depends — and the long-term-care law still isn’t good
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains how the tax penalizes workers to create a program that isn’t patient-centered.
Commentary: A coach’s connection continues for decades
Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia returned to his old school in Portland to honor a former coach, Dan Wood, and wrote about the blessings associated with playing high school sports under th…
Opinion: State of emergency ends, but many workers remain fired
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center shares why the state should not be in the business of coercing its workers or prospective hires to receive COVID-19 shots.
Letter: ‘I am a resolute believer in the benefits two strong political parties bring to America’s democracy’
Washougal resident Mark Haller shares his strategy for the Nov. 8 general election.
Opinion: Why you must vote your values
In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill shares ideas inspired by a presentation by Charlie Kirk.
Letter: ‘Who would vote to oppose tolls on a replacement Interstate Bridge (also light rail)?’
Portland resident Jim Karlock contacted area candidates and reports their positions on the Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Letter: ‘Exercise your right to vote’
Washougal resident Anne Haller expresses her opinions about the Third Congressional District race.
Letter: ‘With Marie, we will take a bold step forward’
Third Congressional District Lynne Treat offers her thoughts on the Congressional race.
Opinion: Emergency powers reform still needed; state Supreme Court agrees to review governor’s authority
Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares that our system of governance is not meant to be the arbitrary rule of one behind closed doors.