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112 results matching “state government” · Newest first · showing 1–12
  1. PoliticsOct 16, 2026Paul Valencia

    Proposed Charter Amendment No. 23: Concerning a Required Annual Report Publication by the County Manager

    Charter Amendment No. 23 would require Clark County's manager to publish an annual report broadly and accessibly.

  2. OpinionOct 12, 2026Alan Schell

    Letter: ‘Stay with the leader who already represents the whole district and understands what state policy means for local communities’

    …ell backs Rep. David Stuebe's re-election, citing his local government experience and work on ambulance funding and fire-service options.

  3. OpinionOct 7, 2026Ryan Frost

    Opinion: Is McCleary really to blame for Washington’s budget woes?

    …) since 2019, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total state budget growth.

  4. OpinionOct 6, 2026Chris Cargill

    Opinion: Fact Check – Washington's income tax initiative doesn't ‘cut’ government programs

    …ollect income tax revenue until 2029, yet the ballot impact statement implies cuts are imminent.

  5. TransportationSep 14, 2026Clark County Today

    County seeks volunteers to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

    Clark County seeks two volunteers, including one youth member, for its Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; deadline is Oct. 11, 2026.

  6. PoliticsJul 28, 2026Jerry Cornfield

    ‘Government edit’? Two lawsuits challenge state’s description of WA income tax measure

    Two lawsuits contest the 15-word ballot disclosure for Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington's 9.9% income tax on individual and household wage income above $1 million.

  7. OpinionJul 16, 2026Elizabeth New (Hovde)

    Opinion: UI fund has a government-made leak harming workers and their employers

    138 striking workers have collected 642 weeks of UI benefits totaling nearly $506,000 under Washington's new law.

  8. PoliticsJun 24, 2026Clark County Today

    State Rep. John Ley endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for county auditor

    …ites Quiring O'Brien's independent record and commitment to government accountability in his endorsement for Clark County Auditor.

  9. PoliticsJun 14, 2026Robbie Sequeira

    As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails

    85% of teachers used AI in class last year, but few received training on its risks or ethical boundaries.

  10. OpinionMay 15, 2026Chris Cargill

    Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

    Former Gov. Gregoire says Washington's $80B budget reflects a spending problem, not an income problem.

  11. PoliticsMay 5, 2026Clark County Today

    Council Chair Marshall to deliver State of the County address at May 19 event

    Chair Sue Marshall will cover the Charter Review Commission, Comprehensive Plan Update, and county budget at the May 19 address.

  12. OpinionMay 4, 2026Paul Valencia

    State Senator John Braun makes his case for your vote in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District

    Senate Minority Leader John Braun calls Washington's new income tax unconstitutional and says a spending problem can't be solved with new revenue.