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Opinion: Bill limiting notifications for parents passes committee
Opinion

Opinion: Bill limiting notifications for parents passes committee

A Washington Policy Center column critiques SB 5181, which would reduce parental notification rights in Washington public schools.

Apr 2, 2025

Letter: Blood on their hands — A call for real leadership in Vancouver
Opinion

Letter: Blood on their hands — A call for real leadership in Vancouver

Vancouver resident Justin Forsman calls for bold new leadership in a public letter.

Apr 2, 2025

Washington House passes budget, clearing way for talks with Senate
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Washington House passes budget, clearing way for talks with Senate

Washington House passes $77.8B budget, sparking talks with Senate, governor.

Apr 1, 2025

Belkot files suit against Clark County, alleging civil rights violations, breaches to open meeting laws
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Belkot files suit against Clark County, alleging civil rights violations, breaches to open meeting laws

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot claims she was removed from the C-TRAN Board of Directors after she intended to vote to protect taxpayers Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot filed a lawsu…

Apr 1, 2025

43,153 people sign in to oppose property-tax increase heard Monday in Senate budget committee
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43,153 people sign in to oppose property-tax increase heard Monday in Senate budget committee

Over 43,000 Washingtonians oppose Senate Bill 5978, which would raise property taxes.

Apr 1, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno welcomes Union Ridge Elementary School “Tater Tots” to the State Capitol
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Rep. Peter Abbarno welcomes Union Ridge Elementary School “Tater Tots” to the State Capitol

Union Ridge Elementary “Tater Tots” tour the Capitol and learn about lawmaking.

Apr 1, 2025

Republican budget leaders shocked by Democrats’ rejection of no-new-taxes, no-cuts budget proposal
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Republican budget leaders shocked by Democrats’ rejection of no-new-taxes, no-cuts budget proposal

Republicans express shock after Senate Democrats reject a no-tax alternative and pass a $78.6B budget.

Mar 31, 2025

Democrats reject opportunity to pass a no-new-tax and no-cuts budget
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Democrats reject opportunity to pass a no-new-tax and no-cuts budget

Senate Democrats passed a $78.5B budget relying on historic tax hikes, rejecting a no-new-tax GOP alternative.

Mar 31, 2025

Letter: ‘Thank you Michelle Belkot for your courage to question the light rail need and its prohibitive costs’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Thank you Michelle Belkot for your courage to question the light rail need and its prohibitive costs’

Vancouver resident praises Michelle Belkot for opposing light rail costs and urges ethical governance on transportation boards.

Mar 31, 2025

Letter: RFA Proposition 1 will mean more taxes, more debt, same leadership
Opinion

Letter: RFA Proposition 1 will mean more taxes, more debt, same leadership

Camas resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject RFA Proposition 1, citing increased taxes, debt, and unchanged leadership.

Mar 31, 2025

Letter: ‘Thank you, Rep. Ley, for standing up and working to protect the hardworking residents of Southwest Washington’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Thank you, Rep. Ley, for standing up and working to protect the hardworking residents of Southwest Washington’

Camas resident thanks Rep. John Ley for standing against rising taxes.

Mar 29, 2025

Opinion: Senate Bill 5798 is a massive tax increase on the homeowners of Washington
Opinion

Opinion: Senate Bill 5798 is a massive tax increase on the homeowners of Washington

Senate Bill 5798 could dismantle property tax protections and raise costs for Washington homeowners.

Mar 28, 2025

Opinion: An assault on affordability – What the new budget proposals mean for you
Opinion

Opinion: An assault on affordability – What the new budget proposals mean for you

Rep. John Ley says new state budget proposals could worsen affordability in Washington by increasing gas taxes, property taxes, and vehicle fees.

Mar 27, 2025

WA bill would put gas tax, vehicle fee increases on automatic pilot
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WA bill would put gas tax, vehicle fee increases on automatic pilot

HB 2043 proposes tying gas tax and vehicle fee hikes to inflation

Mar 27, 2025

Reform Clark County serves notice to four County Council members to expect legal action
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Reform Clark County serves notice to four County Council members to expect legal action

Reform Clark County initiates legal action over Belkot’s C-TRAN removal vote

Mar 26, 2025

Opinion: Parents could have less access to information about school-aged children
Opinion

Opinion: Parents could have less access to information about school-aged children

Elizabeth New warns new bills could restrict parents’ access to school health info

Mar 26, 2025

Opinion: Should striking workers be paid by their employers not to work?
Opinion

Opinion: Should striking workers be paid by their employers not to work?

Elizabeth New critiques SB 5041, warning it could expand strikes and burden Washington employers

Mar 25, 2025

WATCH: Bill to amend parents’ bill of rights draws more criticism, some support
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WATCH: Bill to amend parents’ bill of rights draws more criticism, some support

Washington’s ESSB 5181 aims to amend the parents’ bill of rights, sparking debate over student privacy and parental notification.

Mar 25, 2025