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Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press

Nancy Churchill argues that Senate Bill 5400 threatens press freedom by subsidizing select media outlets ...

Nancy Churchill argues that Senate Bill 5400 threatens press freedom by subsidizing select media outlets while excluding independent journalists. ...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, February 9, 2026

Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to conside ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to consider leaving the state. ...

Monday, February 9, 2026
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Opinion: The income tax proposal has arrived

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Opinion: The income tax proposal has arrived

Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that a proposed Washington income tax creates a new rev ...

Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that a proposed Washington income tax creates a new revenue stream rather than delivering tax reform or relief. ...

Friday, February 6, 2026
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Opinion: ‘If they want light rail, they should be the ones who pay for it’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Opinion: ‘If they want light rail, they should be the ones who pay for it’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that supporters of light rail tied to the I-5 Bridge replaceme ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that supporters of light rail tied to the I-5 Bridge replacement should bear the local cost of operating and maintaining the system through a narrowly drawn ...

Friday, February 6, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation

Joe Cortright argues that inflation explains only a small portion of the IBR project’s cost increases and ...

Joe Cortright argues that inflation explains only a small portion of the IBR project’s cost increases and that rising consultant and staff expenses are the primary drivers. ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Opinion: Washingtonians want affordability, not more taxes, according to our recent survey

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Opinion: Washingtonians want affordability, not more taxes, according to our recent survey

Rep. John Ley shares results from a legislative survey showing affordability concerns and opposition to n ...

Rep. John Ley shares results from a legislative survey showing affordability concerns and opposition to new taxes among respondents, while outlining Republican priorities in Olympia. ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Opinion: Schumer insults black Americans with ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ comment

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Opinion: Schumer insults black Americans with ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ comment

Lars Larson argues that Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act contradicts voter support for photo ID requ ...

Lars Larson argues that Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act contradicts voter support for photo ID requirements and unfairly characterizes minority voters. ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Opinion: Moving the ball down the field

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Opinion: Moving the ball down the field

Nancy Churchill argues that while HB 2221 will not advance this session, the public hearing marked meanin ...

Nancy Churchill argues that while HB 2221 will not advance this session, the public hearing marked meaningful progress by opening dialogue, building relationships, and advancing science-based wildlife ...

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by drivi ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by driving businesses, investment, and jobs elsewhere. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Opinion: Let’s use the truancy laws to send a message to schools

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: Let’s use the truancy laws to send a message to schools

Lars Larson argues that truancy laws should be enforced when schools allow or encourage students to miss ...

Lars Larson argues that truancy laws should be enforced when schools allow or encourage students to miss class for political protests. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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