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Opinion: Family caregivers for beneficiaries of WA Cares will require state-approved training
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Opinion: Family caregivers for beneficiaries of WA Cares will require state-approved training

Family caregivers receiving WA Cares funds must complete state-approved training, raising concerns about government control over long-term care choices.

Mar 18, 2025

Opinion: Why leftists support MAGA
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Opinion: Why leftists support MAGA

Nancy Churchill discusses why some leftists support MAGA, aligning with Trump’s policies on economic justice, anti-war efforts, and working-class empowerment.

Mar 18, 2025

Opinion: State Democrats want most anyone to vote in Washington – Even if they have never lived or been in the state
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Opinion: State Democrats want most anyone to vote in Washington – Even if they have never lived or been in the state

Bill Bruch raises concerns over Senate Bill 5017, arguing that it could allow non-residents to vote in Washington’s local elections, impacting election security.

Mar 17, 2025

Letter: IBR’s billion dollar risk, another Abernethy Bridge financial disaster?
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Letter: IBR’s billion dollar risk, another Abernethy Bridge financial disaster?

Bob Ortblad raises concerns over the IBR project’s feasibility, comparing its costs to the Abernethy Bridge overruns and pointing to a hidden geotechnical risk.

Mar 17, 2025

Opinion: The Clark County Charter grants the power to appoint, not to revoke, council member board appointments
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Opinion: The Clark County Charter grants the power to appoint, not to revoke, council member board appointments

Attorney Angus Lee argues that the Clark County Council lacks legal authority to remove Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board, raising concerns over governance and legal consequences.

Mar 15, 2025

Opinion: Legislative winners and losers so far
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Opinion: Legislative winners and losers so far

The Washington Policy Center reviews the legislative session’s winners and losers, highlighting key policy decisions affecting business, taxation, and housing in Washington state.

Mar 14, 2025

Should C-TRAN Board Members Be Forced to Vote as a Bloc? Cast Your Vote!
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Should C-TRAN Board Members Be Forced to Vote as a Bloc? Cast Your Vote!

Clark County Council’s removal of Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board has sparked debate over voting rights. Should board members be required to vote as a bloc?

Mar 14, 2025

Opinion: School district levies – What they are and aren’t
Opinion

Opinion: School district levies – What they are and aren’t

Dick Rylander explains the complexities of school district levies, breaking down how they work, what they fund, and their impact on taxpayers.

Mar 12, 2025

Opinion: The long list of ways Washington’s Democratic legislators are pushing to raise taxes
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Opinion: The long list of ways Washington’s Democratic legislators are pushing to raise taxes

Nancy Churchill critiques Washington Democrats’ push for tax increases, highlighting major legislative proposals that could impact residents.

Mar 12, 2025

Letter: A necessary reform – Why Washington must pass HB 1399
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Letter: A necessary reform – Why Washington must pass HB 1399

Aia Walker urges Washington lawmakers to pass HB 1399, arguing that law enforcement leadership must be held to higher standards of accountability and professionalism.

Mar 12, 2025

Opinion: How the legislature just voted to raise your rent
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Opinion: How the legislature just voted to raise your rent

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1217 will drive up rent costs, reduce housing supply, and worsen Washington’s affordability crisis.

Mar 11, 2025

Opinion: Tyrants on the bench
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Opinion: Tyrants on the bench

Vincent Cavaleri warns against judicial overreach, arguing that unelected judges are reshaping democracy through unchecked power.

Mar 11, 2025

Letter: Big spenders need accountability
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Letter: Big spenders need accountability

Bob Mattila of Brush Prairie calls for accountability in government spending and warns about the dangers of rising national debt.

Mar 11, 2025

Opinion: Legislation is being considered that could harm children
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Opinion: Legislation is being considered that could harm children

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center warns that proposed legislation in Washington state could undermine parental rights in medical and social decisions affecting minors.

Mar 10, 2025

Letter: HB 1399 – A threat to public safety and local control
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Letter: HB 1399 – A threat to public safety and local control

HB 1399 could impact law enforcement oversight and local control, raising concerns about constitutional rights and public safety in Washington state.

Mar 9, 2025

Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 3
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Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 3

Washington’s K-12 education funding remains a challenge 13 years after the McCleary decision, with rising costs and unfunded mandates straining school budgets.

Mar 8, 2025

Opinion: ‘What has been revealed about TriMet in multiple Clark County Today articles over the past few years is eye-opening’
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Opinion: ‘What has been revealed about TriMet in multiple Clark County Today articles over the past few years is eye-opening’

Rep. John Ley warns Clark County taxpayers about TriMet’s financial demands, urging the C-TRAN Board to reject costly commitments.

Mar 7, 2025

Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2
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Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2

Washington’s K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifting costs to local taxpayers.

Mar 7, 2025