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Opinion: Paid leave, a program harming low-income workers, is celebrated by Gov. Inslee
Opinion

Opinion: Paid leave, a program harming low-income workers, is celebrated by Gov. Inslee

Gov. Inslee’s celebration of Washington state’s paid leave program is criticized for burdening low-income workers with taxes for benefits they may never use.

Aug 5, 2024

Letter: ‘Our county budget is ballooning, with families and small businesses bearing the brunt of rising costs’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Our county budget is ballooning, with families and small businesses bearing the brunt of rising costs’

In a letter to the editor, Peter Cutile discusses the impact of the ballooning county budget on families and small businesses, urging voters to support his bid for Clark County Council District 4.

Aug 3, 2024

Letter: John Ley ‘is a tireless worker on behalf of the people’
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Letter: John Ley ‘is a tireless worker on behalf of the people’

Anne O’Neill voices strong support for John Ley in the 18th Legislative District race, critiquing opponent Philip Johnson.

Aug 2, 2024

Letter: ‘Families first. Lower taxes. No tolls’
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Letter: ‘Families first. Lower taxes. No tolls’

Chuck Keplar, candidate for Clark County District 3, outlines his platform focused on families, lower taxes, and no tolls.

Aug 2, 2024

Opinion: Possible rerun ahead: Majority of voters told lawmakers to get rid of WA Cares in 2019
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Opinion: Possible rerun ahead: Majority of voters told lawmakers to get rid of WA Cares in 2019

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that voters may support I-2124 to make WA Cares optional, highlighting past opposition and financial concerns.

Aug 2, 2024

POLL: Will former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Joe Kent impact your decision in the 3rd Congressional District race?
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POLL: Will former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Joe Kent impact your decision in the 3rd Congressional District race?

Will former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Joe Kent impact your decision in the 3rd Congressional District race?

Aug 1, 2024

Opinion: Cost of CO2 tax in 2023 is greater than election-year tax rebates offered by Inslee Administration
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Opinion: Cost of CO2 tax in 2023 is greater than election-year tax rebates offered by Inslee Administration

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center discusses how the cost of the CO2 tax in 2023 outweighs the election-year rebates offered by the Inslee Administration.

Aug 1, 2024

Opinion: Rules and philosophy for passing a bus
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Opinion: Rules and philosophy for passing a bus

Doug Dahl of Target Zero discusses the legal and philosophical rules for passing a transit bus.

Aug 1, 2024

Opinion: Candidates for governor present their ideas on public education
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Opinion: Candidates for governor present their ideas on public education

Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center discusses gubernatorial candidates’ views on public education reform.

Jul 30, 2024

Letter: Light rail and tolls on Interstate Bridge
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Letter: Light rail and tolls on Interstate Bridge

Camas resident Margaret Tweet addresses the I-5 Bridge replacement project and political candidates’ views on light rail and tolls.

Jul 30, 2024

Opinion: A murder, a coup and the PsyWar
Opinion

Opinion: A murder, a coup and the PsyWar

Nancy Churchill urges Washingtonians to recognize the current psywar and believe their positive actions matter in the fight for representative government.

Jul 30, 2024

Letter: For the State Senate (18th District), ‘Brad Benton is the only worthy candidate’
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Letter: For the State Senate (18th District), ‘Brad Benton is the only worthy candidate’

Battle Ground resident Vernon Jeremica endorses Brad Benton for State Senate, highlighting his conservative values and opposition to illegal immigration and tax increases.

Jul 30, 2024

Repealing state’s tax on CO2 would cut state employees and programs, cut billions in taxes
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Repealing state’s tax on CO2 would cut state employees and programs, cut billions in taxes

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center asserts that repealing the state’s CO2 tax through Initiative 2117 would save billions in taxes but result in significant cuts to state employees and vari…

Jul 29, 2024

Opinion: OIC tells consumers not to pay for ‘insurance’ you won’t likely benefit from: Does that include WA Cares?
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Opinion: OIC tells consumers not to pay for ‘insurance’ you won’t likely benefit from: Does that include WA Cares?

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center believes you should consider yourself warned by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner about WA Cares and its maybe-only benefit.

Jul 26, 2024

Opinion: Same road, different speed limit?
Opinion

Opinion: Same road, different speed limit?

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl addresses a question about speed limit signs going into and leaving town.

Jul 26, 2024

Opinion: Hiding the growing cost of the Interstate Bridge replacement
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Opinion: Hiding the growing cost of the Interstate Bridge replacement

Joe Cortright of the City Observatory addresses the rising cost of the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project.

Jul 26, 2024

Letter: ‘This election I am NOT voting for Greg Cheney’
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Letter: ‘This election I am NOT voting for Greg Cheney’

Clark County resident Wynn Grcich shares her thoughts on Rep. Greg Cheney and the issue of fluoridation in area drinking water.

Jul 26, 2024

POLL: Should biological males who identify as females be allowed to compete in athletic events against biological females?
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POLL: Should biological males who identify as females be allowed to compete in athletic events against biological females?

Should biological males who identify as females be allowed to compete in athletic events against biological females?

Jul 25, 2024