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Opinion: Several tax repeal proposals may be on the ballot in Washington state for 2024
Jason Mercier of the Mountain States Policy Center provides an overview of the tax repeal proposals that will likely be on the ballot in Washington state in 2024.
Opinion: In 2023, private environmental innovation accelerated while government policy became more absurd
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center hopes that 2023 was a transformational year for environmental policy, when the failure and dishonesty of government-run environmental programs became clea…
Opinion: Trump, DeSantis, or Haley? Help us decide Jan. 13
In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill explains what opportunities Washingtonians have to participate in their county’s Republican Caucus on Sat., Jan. 13.
Opinion: Savings should be used for our needs, but supporters of WA Cares think otherwise
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes supporters of WA Cares have the wrong idea.
POLL: Is it more important for area transportation officials to examine a third bridge/crossing over the Columbia River or an I-5 Bridge replacement?
Is it more important for area transportation officials to examine a third bridge/crossing over the Columbia River or an I-5 Bridge replacement?
Opinion: Building Code Council tries to clean up errors in its rush to block natural gas heating
The final vote of the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) on the controversial new commercial building codes exemplified much of the process: a rushed, legally questionable decision that…
Opinion: Americans believe in local solutions, even if they don’t know it
Donald Kimball of the Washington Policy Center believes fostering a renewed commitment to the idea that the strength of change lies fundamentally in the hands of local communities.
Opinion: More spending, higher taxes not the solution
Nancy Churchill says now is the time to learn how to influence the legislature and help to fight against increased taxation and spending.
POLL: Do you have a high-level of confidence in the election process here in Clark County?
Do you have a high-level of confidence in the election process here in Clark County?
Opinion: WA Cares could continue to change, despite promises
Elizabeth Hovde states that the theme about WA Cares has been constant since 2019 when lawmakers passed this misguided law that takes more of workers’ wages for a benefit many will never see.
Opinion: Can politicians use money recovered from a crime however they like? AG’s office thinks so
Many politicians and staff at government agencies seem to believe public dollars and resources are theirs to use to achieve whatever policy goal they believe is important.
Letter: Area resident laments WSDOT decision after absence of public input
Yacolt resident Thomas Schenk discusses a WSDOT proposal to install a round-about traffic circle at the intersection of State Highway 503 and Rock Creek Road.
Opinion: Washington’s CO2 tax ends the year at about 43 cents a gallon, but increases are coming
Todd Myers believes a combination of factors mean we are likely to see the impact of the tax on CO2 emissions increase in 2024
Opinion: Friend or RINO?
In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill discusses a dynamic that many Republicans struggle with.
POLL: Are you in favor of Washington’s I-2081, known as the parent’s bill of rights initiative?
Are you in favor of Washington’s I-2081, known as the parent’s bill of rights initiative?
Opinion: In rush to stop natural gas for new homes, state fails to consider cost of new regulations
Washington’s State Building Code Council has once again adopted rules designed to eliminate natural gas energy for new residential and commercial construction.
Opinion: On gas prices, Governor Inslee says he was misled by Ecology staff
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center points out that after having spent the last three years claiming his climate tax wouldn’t raise prices, the governor knows he can’t admit he was wrong or…
Opinion: Commission to go over its recommendations for WA Cares Dec. 12
Elizabeth Hovde believes our state has gotten it wrong trying to deal with its long-term-care costs and should repeal WA Cares.