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February 03, 2026

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Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help

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|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s current charity care rules encourage out-of-state use of n ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s current charity care rules encourage out-of-state use of non-emergency hospital services and supports HB 2250 to restore residency-based limits. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Opinion: Update on legislation to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards and a bill to create accountability for the I-5 Bridge project

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|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: Update on legislation to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards and a bill to create accountability for the I-5 Bridge project

Rep. John Ley outlines the status of several bills addressing transit governance, accountability for the ...

Rep. John Ley outlines the status of several bills addressing transit governance, accountability for the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project, criminal sentencing standards, and ongoing state respo ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Opinion: More accountability needed – Defrauding state programs is stealing from taxpayers

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|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: More accountability needed – Defrauding state programs is stealing from taxpayers

Sen. John Braun argues that fraud and nepotism within Washington’s Community Reinvestment Plan undermine ...

Sen. John Braun argues that fraud and nepotism within Washington’s Community Reinvestment Plan undermine taxpayer trust and calls for stronger accountability through Senate Bill 6205. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’

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|Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’

Retired judge Dave Larson argues that prioritizing political power over constitutional principles has und ...

Retired judge Dave Larson argues that prioritizing political power over constitutional principles has undermined representative government and calls for renewed civic responsibility. ...

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Opinion: The 1700-square-foot solution to Washington’s housing crisis

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|Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Opinion: The 1700-square-foot solution to Washington’s housing crisis

An opinion column arguing that Washington’s energy code has driven up housing costs and outlining how HB ...

An opinion column arguing that Washington’s energy code has driven up housing costs and outlining how HB 2486 aims to limit those impacts for smaller, more affordable homes. ...

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

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|Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regula ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regulatory and legal risks under the guise of protecting minors online. ...

Monday, January 26, 2026
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Opinion: HB 2100 – Tax employers for paying people well? It’s for the needy, sorta

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|Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Opinion: HB 2100 – Tax employers for paying people well? It’s for the needy, sorta

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues House Bill 2100 would raise costs, discourage job growth, and expand state s ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues House Bill 2100 would raise costs, discourage job growth, and expand state spending power under the banner of helping people in need. ...

Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Opinion: IBR’s evasive, misleading and dishonest excuses for higher cost

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|Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Opinion: IBR’s evasive, misleading and dishonest excuses for higher cost

Joe Cortright argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has withheld detailed cost estimates while ...

Joe Cortright argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has withheld detailed cost estimates while offering contradictory explanations for rising costs tied to the I-5 Bridge project. ...

Friday, January 23, 2026
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Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving

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|Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains how Washington law defines drug-impaired driving and how officers ...

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains how Washington law defines drug-impaired driving and how officers are trained to recognize impairment beyond alcohol limits. ...

Friday, January 23, 2026
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Opinion: ‘Please make your voice heard by taking my legislative priorities survey’

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|Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Opinion: ‘Please make your voice heard by taking my legislative priorities survey’

Rep. John Ley invites Clark County residents to share their views by participating in a legislative prior ...

Rep. John Ley invites Clark County residents to share their views by participating in a legislative priorities survey during the 2026 session. ...

Friday, January 23, 2026
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