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Opinion: Lawmakers wanted an income tax lawsuit — they’ll get two
Jason Mercier, director of the Center for Government Reform at the Washington Policy Center, discusses two lawsuits against lawmakers’ efforts to create a state income tax.
POLL: Senate Bill 5144 in the Washington State Legislature would prohibit government agencies, schools, employers and businesses that serve the public from discriminating against people who choose not to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Would you be in favor of this becoming law?
Senate Bill 5144 in the Washington State Legislature would prohibit government agencies, schools, employers and businesses that serve the public from discriminating against pe…
Clark County Prosecutor issues statement urging body-worn cameras for area law enforcement
Clark County Prosecutor, Tony Golik, issued a statement on Feb. 22 urging the county council and city governments to quickly fund and implement body-worn cameras for law enforcement.
Bi-State Bridge Committee continues discussions on replacing Interstate Bridge
States reengage on a replacement for the Interstate Bridge to avoid repaying the federal government $140 million.
State to distribute an additional $247 million in funding to local governments
…nt agreed to release $247 million more in funding for local governments through the CARES Act, but Clark County officials say it’s still less than half of what should have been distributed.
Clark County councilors say state is withholding CARES Act funding
…letter signed by Clark County councilors accuses Washington state of withholding nearly $80 million in CARES Act funding for local governments.
Pressure grows for governor to reopen the state: ‘The natives are growing restless’
From county governments, to elected officials like Rep. Vicki Kraft of Vancouver, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is facing increasing pressure to figure out…
Clark County duo helps U.S. Selective Service System earn high scores
Former Washington State Senator Don Benton and Prairie High School graduate Wadi Yakhour each contributed to U.S. Selective Service System being ranked as mos…
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…
Rep. Vick reintroduces bill to prevent local governments from implementing income tax
With the city of Seattle, and now some state lawmakers, continuing the push for a local income tax, state Rep. Brandon Vick has again introduced legislation that would prevent loc…
Politics come alive for Vancouver high school students
…e joining the political discussion this election season. AP Government class of Heritage High School held a political forum Thursday night, hosting 10 local candidates from state and federal levels.
Rep. Vicki Kraft hosts ‘Capital Budget Grant Workshop’
…informational “Capital Budget Grant Workshop” to help local governments and nonprofit organizations identify and apply for grants funded through the state’s capital budget.