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36 results matching “state bills” · Newest first · showing 25–36
  1. OpinionFeb 9, 2023Elizabeth Hovde

    Opinion: HB 1011 and SB 5479, which attempt to take down state’s long-term-care law, are running out of time

    Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center states that ‘either one of these bills could stop the payroll tax before it ever starts.’

  2. OpinionFeb 1, 2023Elizabeth Hovde

    Opinion: Abortion bills move forward, including SB 5242, eliminating cost-sharing for enrollees

    …all those who buy insurance and pay premiums in Washington state.

  3. OpinionJan 24, 2023Elizabeth Hovde

    Opinion: Abortion bills in Washington state include SB 5242, eliminating cost-sharing for enrollees

    …ington Policy Center discusses SB 5242, which would require state-regulated health plans in the state to cover abortion with no cost-sharing charges to an enrollee.

  4. NewsDec 7, 2022Clark County Today

    Rep. Peter Abbarno sponsors four bills aimed at making Washington safer, more prosperous

    State Rep. Peter Abbarno (Republican, 20th Legislative District) this week pre-filed four bills for the upcoming 2023 legislative session ai…

  5. OpinionFeb 9, 2022Elizabeth Hovde

    Opinion: We need more nurses not more regulations

    Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes state lawmakers need to resist bills that increase regulation and approve those that reduce barriers and home-grow more providers for Washin…

  6. NewsSep 27, 2021Clark County Today

    City of Vancouver Utility urges customers with overdue bills to call before statewide shutoff moratorium ends

    Vancouver Utility customers who are behind on their bills can avoid disconnection and keep water on by working with customer service representatives to set up individualized payment arrangemen…

  7. NewsAug 30, 2021Clark County Today

    COVID-19 utility moratorium ends Sept. 30; state leaders urge customers who are behind on energy and water bills to contact utilities and make a plan to keep services on

    The emergency proclamation preventing shut-off of water, electricity or natural gas services is slated to end Sept. 30. It is among the many emergency measures enacted by Gov. Jay Inslee in the wak…

  8. NewsApr 20, 2021Clark County Today

    WATCH: Clark County TODAY LIVE • Tuesday, April 20, 2021

    WATCH: Looking at several key state legislature bills ; Friends of Vancouver Lake help to remove carp ; Volunteers upgrade Rock Creek Horse Camp ; A conversation with Rob…

  9. NewsMar 24, 2021Clark County Today

    House Republicans introduce package of bills to address state Supreme Court drug possession decision

    Frustrated with “little to no response’’ from Democratic majority, minority party puts forward comprehensive package of legislation.

  10. NewsJan 29, 2020Clark County Today

    Five bills from Rep. Brandon Vick move a step closer to House floor

    …brated what was labeled a big win Tuesday in the Washington State Legislature, as five occupational licensing bills he’s sponsoring, or cosponsoring, successfully passed through committee hearings.

  11. OpinionMar 19, 2019Clark County Today

    Letter: Vancouver resident offers ‘heads up’ to area parents about Senate bills

    …ver resident Julia Dawn Seaver offers her thoughts on three bills currently being considered in the state Senate, each of which deals with mandatory sex-ed in public schools in Washington.

  12. NewsMar 18, 2019Clark County Today

    Rep. Vicki Kraft alerts parents to education bills that would impose new government standards, values

    Rep. Vicki Kraft is calling on parents across Washington state to be on alert for at least three bills making their way through the House Education Committee that she says would usurp parental righ…