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Opinion: Stay in your lane – seriously, it’s the law

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, March 23, 2026

Opinion: Stay in your lane – seriously, it’s the law

Drivers must choose the nearest lane when turning in Washington, and left turns bring added risk. Even wi ...

Drivers must choose the nearest lane when turning in Washington, and left turns bring added risk. Even with signals, every driver must help prevent crashes by following law. ...

Monday, March 23, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark C ...

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark County infrastructure funding following the 2026 legislative session. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Opinion: Fighting for transparency in Washington government

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Fighting for transparency in Washington government

A recent court decision allows Washington lawmakers broad new secrecy over internal records, as advocates ...

A recent court decision allows Washington lawmakers broad new secrecy over internal records, as advocates report rising obstacles to government transparency and public engagement. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Opinion: Attacking Democracy in the name of Democracy

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Attacking Democracy in the name of Democracy

Ryan Frost critiques several 2024 legislative bills, warning unchecked Democrat dominance enables policie ...

Ryan Frost critiques several 2024 legislative bills, warning unchecked Democrat dominance enables policies that erode local accountability, block referenda, and threaten citizen participation. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Opinion: Washington passed an income tax to fund education, then the same majority cut education — and left $700+ million on the table

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Opinion: Washington passed an income tax to fund education, then the same majority cut education — and left $700+ million on the table

State officials passed a new income tax to fund education, then approved over $1 billion in cuts—while fo ...

State officials passed a new income tax to fund education, then approved over $1 billion in cuts—while forgoing $700 million in annual federal scholarships students could have received. ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Opinion: ‘Washington’s majority party is panicking’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Opinion: ‘Washington’s majority party is panicking’

Nancy Churchill argues that controversial state policies, including new taxes, law enforcement changes, a ...

Nancy Churchill argues that controversial state policies, including new taxes, law enforcement changes, and agency power grabs, are generating a wave of backlash in communities across Washington. ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the ins ...

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the insistence on light rail, unaddressed congestion, and transparency from state officials. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Hiring someone for jobs around the house?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: Hiring someone for jobs around the house?

Households in Washington that hire caregivers or cleaners will have to keep records, offer contracts, and ...

Households in Washington that hire caregivers or cleaners will have to keep records, offer contracts, and follow new compliance rules under HB 2355. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified

Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now ...

Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now comes with a 240% higher price tag than first estimated. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Opinion: America’s newest anti-war activist – Joe Kent

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: America’s newest anti-war activist – Joe Kent

Lars Larson criticizes Joe Kent’s resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over opposition t ...

Lars Larson criticizes Joe Kent’s resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to Iran strikes, questioning Kent’s stance as global threats persist. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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