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Opinion: A few bills that didn’t make the cut
Opinion

Opinion: A few bills that didn’t make the cut

The following bills failed to pass in committee before the legislative cut-off date of Jan. 31.

Feb 2, 2024

POLL: Do you agree with the Clark County PA’s decision not to charge a non-citizen in a long-term illegal voting case?
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POLL: Do you agree with the Clark County PA’s decision not to charge a non-citizen in a long-term illegal voting case?

Do you agree with the Clark County PA’s decision not to charge a non-citizen in a long-term illegal voting case?

Feb 1, 2024

Opinion: WA Cares is in more twists, given House committee votes and a certified initiative
Opinion

Opinion: WA Cares is in more twists, given House committee votes and a certified initiative

In a Tuesday meeting, the Washington state House Health Care and Wellness Committee moved forward two bills related to WA Cares.

Feb 1, 2024

Opinion: HB 2058, to weaken the family by displacing parents as providers of food and nourishment
Opinion

Opinion: HB 2058, to weaken the family by displacing parents as providers of food and nourishment

In response to House Bill 2058, Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center states her belief that the central mission of the public schools is to educate children, not to feed them.

Feb 1, 2024

Opinion: Is the climate crisis real?
Opinion

Opinion: Is the climate crisis real?

Nancy Churchill encourages support of Initiative 2117, and to put an end to the Climate Commitment Act.

Jan 31, 2024

Letter: The case for the Restore Election Confidence Initiative
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Letter: The case for the Restore Election Confidence Initiative

Restore Election Confidence Initiative Sponsor Rob Anderson makes the case for the Restore Election Confidence Initiative.

Jan 30, 2024

Opinion: Governors and members of Congress tell the President not to restrict consumer choice of vehicles
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Opinion: Governors and members of Congress tell the President not to restrict consumer choice of vehicles

Republican Governors across the country sent President Biden a letter on January 22 in opposition to proposed federal rules they say would unduly restrict the vehicle options available to Americans…

Jan 29, 2024

Opinion: I-2124, concerning the long-term-care payroll tax, is certified: Will lawmakers consider it?
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Opinion: I-2124, concerning the long-term-care payroll tax, is certified: Will lawmakers consider it?

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center asks: ‘will state lawmakers give I-2124 hearings and floor votes as Washingtonians are demanding, or will they continue to rearrange deck chairs on t…

Jan 28, 2024

POLL: Do you support I-2109, which would repeal the tax on capital-gains?
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POLL: Do you support I-2109, which would repeal the tax on capital-gains?

Do you support I-2109, which would repeal the tax on capital-gains?

Jan 25, 2024

Opinion: Hospital-at-home programs offer an innovative solution to freeing up hospital beds
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Opinion: Hospital-at-home programs offer an innovative solution to freeing up hospital beds

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains that HB 2295 and SB 6101 would give the state more solutions for freeing up needed acute-care beds.

Jan 25, 2024

Opinion: Will Washington voters say no?
Opinion

Opinion: Will Washington voters say no?

Ten times since 1934, Washington voters have said no to any kind of income taxes, including those targeting the wealthiest among us.

Jan 24, 2024

Opinion: There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming
Opinion

Opinion: There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming

Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center celebrates education choice by providing evidence of its impact.

Jan 23, 2024

Opinion: Why the carbon tax doesn’t work
Opinion

Opinion: Why the carbon tax doesn’t work

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill addresses two assumptions about the environment.

Jan 23, 2024

Opinion: House Bill 2323 would require rental property owners to report only on time rent payments
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Opinion: House Bill 2323 would require rental property owners to report only on time rent payments

Mark Harmsworth believes HB 2323 does not provide transparency for the property owner or credit agencies and the result will be an increase in rent to cover the cost of additional insurance and lat…

Jan 23, 2024

Letter: It’s time to end big money’s grip on our democracy
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Letter: It’s time to end big money’s grip on our democracy

Washougal resident Mark Haller reflects on the 14th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC.

Jan 20, 2024

Letter: Do you know the consequences of drinking poison?
Opinion

Letter: Do you know the consequences of drinking poison?

Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich shares her thoughts on the dangers of fluoridated drinking water.

Jan 20, 2024

POLL: Do you support the effort of Senate Democrats to triple Washington’s 1-percent limit on annual property tax increases?
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POLL: Do you support the effort of Senate Democrats to triple Washington’s 1-percent limit on annual property tax increases?

Do you support the effort of Senate Democrats to triple Washington’s 1-percent limit on annual property tax increases?

Jan 18, 2024

Opinion: Why spend $200 million on consultants for “basically the same project”?
Opinion

Opinion: Why spend $200 million on consultants for “basically the same project”?

Joe Cortright analyzes the nearly $200 million that has already been spent on the proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.

Jan 18, 2024