Browse everything
Every published Clark County Today story. Filter by topic, place or month — the address bar keeps your filters, so any view is easy to share.
Bill to raise lid on local WA school district levies moves forward
A bill to raise Washington school district levies is moving forward, sparking debate over tax burdens and school funding equity.
Opinion: House Bill 1402 would define which jobs require a driver’s license but omits to provide the definition
House Bill 1402 could impact job listings in Washington, but its vague definition of ‘reasonably expects’ raises concerns about employer compliance.
Firmly Planted Action shines the light on the top 10 bad bills in front of Washington lawmakers
Firmly Planted Action highlights 10 controversial bills under consideration in Washington’s legislature, encouraging public engagement.
House Transportation Committee to hold hearing on HB 1958 Monday (Feb. 24)
Washington’s House Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1958, a bill that could shift tolling burdens for the I-5 Bridge replacement entirely onto Washington residents.
POLL: Do you believe SB 5382 makes it harder for citizens to propose initiatives?
POLL: Does SB 5382 make it harder for citizens to propose initiatives? Vote now and share your thoughts.
Two more bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters move forward after receiving committee approval
Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters—on alcohol server permits and education policy—are moving forward after committee approval.
Bill dubbed by critics as the ‘initiative killer’ passed out of Senate committee
A bill critics call the “initiative killer,” SB 5382, has passed a Washington Senate committee, raising concerns about voter rights and signature verification requirements.
Rep. John Ley bill to assist the construction industry by easing restrictions on aggregate and asphalt materials receives committee approval
House Bill 1857, introduced by Rep. John Ley, aims to ease restrictions on asphalt and aggregate materials, reducing construction costs and supporting infrastructure projects.
Education Committee approves Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bipartisan bill to assess why students are leaving public schools
A bipartisan bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock aims to survey parents on why students are leaving public schools, aiming to improve student retention and education policies.
Gluesenkamp Perez, bipartisan colleagues introduce bill to address shortage of skilled construction workers
Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and bipartisan colleagues introduced the CONSTRUCTS Act, aiming to address the skilled construction labor shortage and expand workforce training programs.
Opinion: Will law concerning what parents can know about kids survive legislative challenge?
Washington’s parental rights law, Initiative 2081, faces legislative challenges as lawmakers propose changes that could limit parental notification on student medical services.
Rep. Kevin Waters bill to assist museums passes committee
Rep. Kevin Waters’ bill to help museums manage unclaimed property moves forward, while two more bills addressing Washington lumber mills and education policies receive public hearings.
Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bill to allow teens to work more hours during the school year receives committee approval
Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bill to expand work hours for teens during the school year moves forward with committee approval.
Clark County League of Women Voters to sponsor nonpartisan candidate training March 8
The Clark County League of Women Voters is hosting a nonpartisan training session for those interested in running for local office.
POLL: Should Voter Registration Require a Passport or Birth Certificate?
Should voters be required to present a passport or an original birth certificate when registering to vote under the SAVE Act?
Letter: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez voted for the SAVE Act last time it came up before the U.S. House
The League of Women Voters of Clark County urges residents to oppose the SAVE Act, arguing it would impose restrictive voter ID requirements and hinder access to the ballot.
Dems push to repeal WA’s cap on property tax hikes encounters stiff resistance
A proposed Washington state bill seeks to raise the property tax cap from 1% to 3%, sparking strong opposition from Republicans and taxpayers.
Bill seeks to reverse poor student academic performance in Washington state
A new Washington state bill aims to improve student performance by funding academic recovery programs and early interventions.