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Letter: The Great Reversal – Cortes cuts local taxes, then loads schools and hospitals with unfunded state mandates

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|Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Letter: The Great Reversal – Cortes cuts local taxes, then loads schools and hospitals with unfunded state mandates

Shauna Walters argues that Sen. Adrian Cortes has reversed his local anti-tax record by supporting state ...

Shauna Walters argues that Sen. Adrian Cortes has reversed his local anti-tax record by supporting state mandates and new taxes in Olympia. ...

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change

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

As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change

Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would require cash purchases to be rounded to the n ...

Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would require cash purchases to be rounded to the nearest nickel as pennies are phased out. ...

Monday, February 9, 2026
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Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday (Feb. 18)

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|Date: Monday, February 9, 2026

Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday (Feb. 18)

Lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District will host a virtual town hall to discuss the 2026 legislativ ...

Lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District will host a virtual town hall to discuss the 2026 legislative session and answer constituent questions. ...

Monday, February 9, 2026
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Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

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

Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

Gov. Bob Ferguson spoke with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about the possibility of bringing the Seattle S ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson spoke with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about the possibility of bringing the Seattle SuperSonics back as the league weighs future expansion decisions. ...

Friday, February 6, 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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Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington?

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers t ...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers to lower the legal BAC limit to 0.05, citing prevention data and personal testimony from Clark C ...

Friday, February 6, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Expert in homebuilding has several tips on how to make housing affordable

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Expert in homebuilding has several tips on how to make housing affordable

Veteran homebuilder Tracy Doriot shares his perspective on why regulations, taxes, labor shortages, and p ...

Veteran homebuilder Tracy Doriot shares his perspective on why regulations, taxes, labor shortages, and permitting delays are driving housing costs higher in Clark County and across Washington. ...

Friday, February 6, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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POLL: If a sub-district is created, what area should it include?

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

POLL: If a sub-district is created, what area should it include?

Clark County residents are asked where a potential C-TRAN sub-district should be drawn if voters are aske ...

Clark County residents are asked where a potential C-TRAN sub-district should be drawn if voters are asked to fund light rail operations and maintenance costs. ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools

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

Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools

The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance reinforcing individual prayer rights in public schoo ...

The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance reinforcing individual prayer rights in public schools while reiterating limits on school-sponsored religious activity. ...

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

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|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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