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Opinion: Capping food prices will not fix grocery bills
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Opinion: Capping food prices will not fix grocery bills

Opinion: Capping food prices won’t solve grocery bill woes; USDA projects on-farm income to drop by 25% this year.

Aug 26, 2024

Opinion: Could November election bring more scrutiny/opposition for I-5 Bridge replacement project?
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Opinion: Could November election bring more scrutiny/opposition for I-5 Bridge replacement project?

How the November 2024 election could impact scrutiny and opposition to the I-5 Bridge replacement project in Washington state.

Aug 25, 2024

Opinion: Failure to extend the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would hurt taxpayers
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Opinion: Failure to extend the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would hurt taxpayers

Congress must act to prevent significant tax hikes by extending the TCJA, which will impact families and businesses across the region.

Aug 23, 2024

POLL: What aspect of the four-day school week at Seton Catholic do you think will have the most significant impact?
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POLL: What aspect of the four-day school week at Seton Catholic do you think will have the most significant impact?

Seton Catholic’s four-day school week is here. What impact will it have? More time for activities, better morale, or academic challenges? Vote now!

Aug 22, 2024

Opinion: When speeding becomes reckless
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Opinion: When speeding becomes reckless

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains when speeding crosses the line into reckless driving in Washington state.

Aug 22, 2024

Opinion: Winning elections starts with you
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Opinion: Winning elections starts with you

Nancy Churchill shares insights on ballot hygiene and the importance of early voting for registered voters in Washington state.

Aug 21, 2024

Opinion: The Seattle Times editorial attacks offering school choice to needy Washington children
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Opinion: The Seattle Times editorial attacks offering school choice to needy Washington children

Seattle Times editorial critiques school choice, Liv Finne responds with facts on benefits for needy Washington students.

Aug 20, 2024

Opinion: State-based taxpayer-financed health care increases
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Opinion: State-based taxpayer-financed health care increases

Elizabeth New (Hovde) discusses Washington’s expansion of a Medicaid-like program for undocumented immigrants.

Aug 19, 2024

Opinion: ‘Politics makes strange bedfellows’
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Opinion: ‘Politics makes strange bedfellows’

In this column by Clark County Today editor Ken Vance, he takes a look behind the scenes at the Clark County Republican Party’s recent meeting, where Paul Harris was recognized for his state senate…

Aug 18, 2024

Opinion: Any administrative expenses are excessive for the misleading WA Cares program
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Opinion: Any administrative expenses are excessive for the misleading WA Cares program

Elizabeth New Hovde discusses the excessive administrative expenses and questionable spending within the WA Cares program in her opinion column.

Aug 16, 2024

POLL: Do you believe party unity is more important than strict adherence to conservative principles in the upcoming elections?
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POLL: Do you believe party unity is more important than strict adherence to conservative principles in the upcoming elections?

Do you believe party unity is more important than strict adherence to conservative principles in the upcoming elections? Cast your vote in our latest poll!

Aug 15, 2024

Opinion: Unemployment in Washington is 4.9% which sounds good until compared to everywhere else
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Opinion: Unemployment in Washington is 4.9% which sounds good until compared to everywhere else

Opinion: Washington’s 4.9% unemployment rate may seem good, but it ranks 7th worst nationwide, says Mark Harmsworth from Washington Policy Center.

Aug 15, 2024

Opinion: Free government handouts of other taxpayer’s money won’t mean you will have more money in your pocket
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Opinion: Free government handouts of other taxpayer’s money won’t mean you will have more money in your pocket

Opinion: Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that Universal Basic Income won’t put more money in your pocket and that eventually the money will run out.

Aug 14, 2024

Opinion: Initiatives will remain on ballots
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Opinion: Initiatives will remain on ballots

Opinion: Washington state initiatives will remain on the November ballot following a Supreme Court ruling, as highlighted by Nancy Churchill in her Dangerous Rhetoric column.

Aug 14, 2024

Opinion: ‘No on I-2117’ claim that taxes don’t increase prices again contradicted by Inslee Administration’s own statements
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Opinion: ‘No on I-2117’ claim that taxes don’t increase prices again contradicted by Inslee Administration’s own statements

Opinion: Todd Myers argues against the CO2 tax, stating that it increases energy prices, contradicting claims from the No on I-2117 campaign.

Aug 13, 2024

Opinion: Ballot language might confuse the issue of making WA Cares optional
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Opinion: Ballot language might confuse the issue of making WA Cares optional

Elizabeth New from Washington Policy Center discusses how ballot language might confuse voters on making WA Cares optional.

Aug 9, 2024

Do you feel Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has effectively represented the 3rd Congressional District during her term?
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Do you feel Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has effectively represented the 3rd Congressional District during her term?

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s representation of Washington’s 3rd Congressional District is under scrutiny. How do you feel about her performance?

Aug 8, 2024

Letter: Fire District 3 chief thanks voters for approving levy lid lift
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Letter: Fire District 3 chief thanks voters for approving levy lid lift

Clark County Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson thanks voters for approving the levy lid lift, ensuring enhanced emergency services.

Aug 8, 2024