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POLL: Was the state Supreme Court right to strike down Gov. Jay Inslee’s selective use of veto authority?
Opinion

POLL: Was the state Supreme Court right to strike down Gov. Jay Inslee’s selective use of veto authority?

Was the state Supreme Court right to strike down Gov. Jay Inslee’s selective use of veto authority?

Nov 11, 2021

Opinion: A list of trouble for Washington state’s long-term-care law
Opinion

Opinion: A list of trouble for Washington state’s long-term-care law

The Washington Policy Center’s Elizabeth Hovde details a tough week for the WA Cares Fund.

Nov 11, 2021

Commentary: WIAA and U.S. Army make for a great team
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Commentary: WIAA and U.S. Army make for a great team

Reporter Paul Valencia, also a veteran, opines that the U.S. Army’s sponsorship of high school athletics is a wise use of recruiting funds because the military is always looking for the best and br…

Nov 11, 2021

Opinion: State Supreme Court rules Governor issued illegal vetoes
Opinion

Opinion: State Supreme Court rules Governor issued illegal vetoes

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center sheds light on the court’s ruling on governor’s veto authority.

Nov 10, 2021

Opinion: WSDOT admits winter travel will be slow and dangerous due to staffing shortage
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Opinion: WSDOT admits winter travel will be slow and dangerous due to staffing shortage

Mariya Frost of the Washington Policy Center reports potential impact from the firing of over 400 essential WSDOT employees due to Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate.

Nov 9, 2021

Opinion: State-sponsored theft from students
Opinion

Opinion: State-sponsored theft from students

Nancy Churchill believes it’s time for parents to become citizen activists, working to change WSSDA from inside and out.

Nov 9, 2021

Opinion: Politics and time pressure make western states vaccine workgroup pointless
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Opinion: Politics and time pressure make western states vaccine workgroup pointless

In light of the approval of vaccinations for children aged 5-11, Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center takes a look at the role of the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.

Nov 5, 2021

POLL: Should children ages 5-11 receive a COVID vaccination?
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POLL: Should children ages 5-11 receive a COVID vaccination?

Should children ages 5-11 receive a COVID vaccination?

Nov 4, 2021

Letter: ‘Dirty politics is alive and well in the 3rd Congressional District’
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Letter: ‘Dirty politics is alive and well in the 3rd Congressional District’

Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver shares her perspective on the Congressional race.

Nov 4, 2021

Opinion: You have the unalienable right to manage your own healthcare
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Opinion: You have the unalienable right to manage your own healthcare

Retired Naval officer encourages Washingtonians to take charge of their own health.

Nov 4, 2021

Opinion: Leaders are saying — and writing — the magic word in regard to a misguided long-term-care law: ‘repeal’
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Opinion: Leaders are saying — and writing — the magic word in regard to a misguided long-term-care law: ‘repeal’

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center addresses the possible repeal of the new long-term care law and accompanying payroll tax.

Nov 2, 2021

Opinion: Stop diverting education money to WSSDA’s lobbying operation and fund music, art and athletic programs instead
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Opinion: Stop diverting education money to WSSDA’s lobbying operation and fund music, art and athletic programs instead

Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center reveals how public school officials funnel millions in public money to one of the largest political lobby operations in the state.

Nov 1, 2021

Letter: ‘Are we Americans any better, more righteous than Hitler, Stalin, or Mao?’
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Letter: ‘Are we Americans any better, more righteous than Hitler, Stalin, or Mao?’

Vancouver resident Pauline Warren shares her thoughts about the erosion of morality in America.

Oct 29, 2021

Opinion: Sometimes we get asked a question we’ve been eager to answer
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Opinion: Sometimes we get asked a question we’ve been eager to answer

Editor Ken Vance explains Clark County Today’s coverage of COVID-related issues.

Oct 29, 2021

Opinion: Longview joins growing list of Washington cities banning a local income tax
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Opinion: Longview joins growing list of Washington cities banning a local income tax

The Longview City Council unanimously adopted a local income tax ban resolution at its October 28 meeting.

Oct 29, 2021

Opinion: WSDOT employee firings could create unsafe winter roads
Opinion

Opinion: WSDOT employee firings could create unsafe winter roads

Mariya Frost of the Washington Policy Center addresses impact of staff cuts at WSDOT due to governor’s vaccine mandate

Oct 28, 2021

Letter: ‘Rent is far too high in Clark County right now’, and there are no protections for tenants, especially in this time of COVID.
Opinion

Letter: ‘Rent is far too high in Clark County right now’, and there are no protections for tenants, especially in this time of COVID.

Camas resident Mark Wey believes there is a lack of protection for tenants, especially in this time of COVID.

Oct 28, 2021

Opinion: Surprise! Not so much. Two more big payroll tax hits are coming to paychecks in January
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Opinion: Surprise! Not so much. Two more big payroll tax hits are coming to paychecks in January

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center reports that state officials say that to pay for up to 18 weeks of family and medical leave to some full- and part-time workers, the state needs more…

Oct 27, 2021