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Opinion: The legislature has committed $2.4 billion to recurring pension increases since 2018

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: The legislature has committed $2.4 billion to recurring pension increases since 2018

Six legislative COLAs have raised public employer costs by $2.38 billion since 2018, driving up unfunded ...

Six legislative COLAs have raised public employer costs by $2.38 billion since 2018, driving up unfunded pension liabilities and increasing burdens on county and city budgets. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’

A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but ...

A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but no prosecutor acted on the findings. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Small things grow great by concord

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: Small things grow great by concord

Washington’s initiative process gives citizens direct power to challenge lawmakers. Failed restrictions a ...

Washington’s initiative process gives citizens direct power to challenge lawmakers. Failed restrictions and new measures on girls’ sports, parental rights, and citizenship prove the influence of grass ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread au ...

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread automation after the $20 wage hike. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Opinion: State is rightly emphasizing experience and skills, not degrees

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion: State is rightly emphasizing experience and skills, not degrees

Elizabeth New explains how a new state policy removes unnecessary advanced degree requirements, supportin ...

Elizabeth New explains how a new state policy removes unnecessary advanced degree requirements, supporting skills-based employment and broadening opportunities for capable workers. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Opinion: The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?

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|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion: The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?

IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washing ...

IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washington state saw a loss of $500 million as its new capital gains tax took effect. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Opinion: Voting with the Democrat Party – Back to the future!

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|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion: Voting with the Democrat Party – Back to the future!

Lars Larson connects the history of election rules to today's debates, highlighting Supreme Court concern ...

Lars Larson connects the history of election rules to today's debates, highlighting Supreme Court concerns over counting ballots after Election Day. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Opinion: ‘Stay close, stay informed, stay the course’

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|Date: Monday, March 23, 2026

Opinion: ‘Stay close, stay informed, stay the course’

Anna Miller calls on residents to join Clark County Republican Women’s dinner, urging perseverance and un ...

Anna Miller calls on residents to join Clark County Republican Women’s dinner, urging perseverance and unity as local government faces turbulent times. ...

Monday, March 23, 2026
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Opinion: Will the income tax cause a drop in charitable giving?

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

Opinion: Will the income tax cause a drop in charitable giving?

High-income households leaving Washington after new tax may redirect donations, possibly shrinking local ...

High-income households leaving Washington after new tax may redirect donations, possibly shrinking local nonprofits’ funding despite the intended deduction benefit. ...

Monday, March 23, 2026
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Opinion: Stay in your lane – seriously, it’s the law

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|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
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