Bob Ferguson – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:03:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Bob Ferguson – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Opinion: Supreme Court Position 1 – Fox in the henhouse https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-supreme-court-position-1-fox-in-the-henhouse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-supreme-court-position-1-fox-in-the-henhouse https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-supreme-court-position-1-fox-in-the-henhouse/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:02:48 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-supreme-court-position-1-fox-in-the-henhouse/ Melody's ties to the income tax strategy meeting and $175,519 in fundraising raise independence questions.

Melody's ties to the income tax strategy meeting and $175,519 in fundraising raise independence questions.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-supreme-court-position-1-fox-in-the-henhouse/feed/ 0 WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook darkens https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-state-workers-head-into-difficult-wage-talks-as-budget-outlook-darkens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wa-state-workers-head-into-difficult-wage-talks-as-budget-outlook-darkens https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-state-workers-head-into-difficult-wage-talks-as-budget-outlook-darkens/#respond Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:34:54 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/wa-state-workers-head-into-difficult-wage-talks-as-budget-outlook-darkens/ Union leaders say state negotiators have already signaled financial constraints ahead of wage talks intensifying June 26.

Union leaders say state negotiators have already signaled financial constraints ahead of wage talks intensifying June 26.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-state-workers-head-into-difficult-wage-talks-as-budget-outlook-darkens/feed/ 0 Washington facing sharp budget deficit, ‘significant impact’ to services expected https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-facing-sharp-budget-deficit-significant-impact-to-services-expected/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washington-facing-sharp-budget-deficit-significant-impact-to-services-expected https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-facing-sharp-budget-deficit-significant-impact-to-services-expected/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:03:22 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/washington-facing-sharp-budget-deficit-significant-impact-to-services-expected/ OFM Director K.D. Chapman-See warns agencies the 2027-29 budget shortfall spans both operating and transportation funds.

OFM Director K.D. Chapman-See warns agencies the 2027-29 budget shortfall spans both operating and transportation funds.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-facing-sharp-budget-deficit-significant-impact-to-services-expected/feed/ 0 Why AG Nick Brown wants the Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/why-ag-nick-brown-wants-the-supreme-court-involved-in-was-redistricting-fight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-ag-nick-brown-wants-the-supreme-court-involved-in-was-redistricting-fight https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/why-ag-nick-brown-wants-the-supreme-court-involved-in-was-redistricting-fight/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:41:47 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/why-ag-nick-brown-wants-the-supreme-court-involved-in-was-redistricting-fight/ AG Nick Brown calls Louisiana v. Callais "a horrible decision" that undermines voting power of Black and Brown communities statewide.

AG Nick Brown calls Louisiana v. Callais "a horrible decision" that undermines voting power of Black and Brown communities statewide.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/why-ag-nick-brown-wants-the-supreme-court-involved-in-was-redistricting-fight/feed/ 0 WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governors-office-warns-agencies-to-prepare-for-significant-budget-shortfalls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wa-governors-office-warns-agencies-to-prepare-for-significant-budget-shortfalls https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governors-office-warns-agencies-to-prepare-for-significant-budget-shortfalls/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:22:53 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/wa-governors-office-warns-agencies-to-prepare-for-significant-budget-shortfalls/ WA budget director warns agencies the next biennium will be the most challenging budget any of them has yet faced.

WA budget director warns agencies the next biennium will be the most challenging budget any of them has yet faced.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governors-office-warns-agencies-to-prepare-for-significant-budget-shortfalls/feed/ 0 WPC Forum asks if Washington is a state that is friendly for businesses and workers https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/wpc-forum-asks-if-washington-is-a-state-that-is-friendly-for-businesses-and-workers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wpc-forum-asks-if-washington-is-a-state-that-is-friendly-for-businesses-and-workers https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/wpc-forum-asks-if-washington-is-a-state-that-is-friendly-for-businesses-and-workers/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:35:14 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/wpc-forum-asks-if-washington-is-a-state-that-is-friendly-for-businesses-and-workers/ Panelists clashed over the new millionaire's tax, minimum wage, retail theft, and AI's threat to the workforce.

Panelists clashed over the new millionaire's tax, minimum wage, retail theft, and AI's threat to the workforce.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/wpc-forum-asks-if-washington-is-a-state-that-is-friendly-for-businesses-and-workers/feed/ 2 Foes of WA income tax race to collect initiative signatures https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/foes-of-wa-income-tax-race-to-collect-initiative-signatures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foes-of-wa-income-tax-race-to-collect-initiative-signatures https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/foes-of-wa-income-tax-race-to-collect-initiative-signatures/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:11:16 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/foes-of-wa-income-tax-race-to-collect-initiative-signatures/ Let's Go Washington had collected 165,000 of the needed 308,911 signatures as of Wednesday morning.

Let's Go Washington had collected 165,000 of the needed 308,911 signatures as of Wednesday morning.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/foes-of-wa-income-tax-race-to-collect-initiative-signatures/feed/ 2 Regional Transportation Council passes resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/regional-transportation-council-passes-resolution-asking-ibr-to-extend-light-rail-to-library-square/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=regional-transportation-council-passes-resolution-asking-ibr-to-extend-light-rail-to-library-square https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/regional-transportation-council-passes-resolution-asking-ibr-to-extend-light-rail-to-library-square/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:36 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/regional-transportation-council-passes-resolution-asking-ibr-to-extend-light-rail-to-library-square/ RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle's push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing.

RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle's push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/regional-transportation-council-passes-resolution-asking-ibr-to-extend-light-rail-to-library-square/feed/ 6 Ferguson rebuffs GOP lawmaker’s call to pause WA climate law https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ferguson-rebuffs-gop-lawmakers-call-to-pause-wa-climate-law/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ferguson-rebuffs-gop-lawmakers-call-to-pause-wa-climate-law https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ferguson-rebuffs-gop-lawmakers-call-to-pause-wa-climate-law/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:04:59 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/ferguson-rebuffs-gop-lawmakers-call-to-pause-wa-climate-law/ Ferguson's office says high gas prices stem from Trump's war in Iran, not a climate law emergency.

Ferguson's office says high gas prices stem from Trump's war in Iran, not a climate law emergency.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ferguson-rebuffs-gop-lawmakers-call-to-pause-wa-climate-law/feed/ 0 Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 23:02:14 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/ Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.

Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/feed/ 0