budget cuts – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:23:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg budget cuts – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 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 Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-cct-editor-provides-another-history-lesson-on-funding-public-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-cct-editor-provides-another-history-lesson-on-funding-public-schools https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-cct-editor-provides-another-history-lesson-on-funding-public-schools/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:32:23 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=184167 Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling.

Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-cct-editor-provides-another-history-lesson-on-funding-public-schools/feed/ 2 White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/white-house-govt-funding-request-for-2027-cuts-73-billion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=white-house-govt-funding-request-for-2027-cuts-73-billion https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/white-house-govt-funding-request-for-2027-cuts-73-billion/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:47:45 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=183689 President Trump's budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the EPA, NASA, and Agriculture, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders.

President Trump's budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the EPA, NASA, and Agriculture, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/white-house-govt-funding-request-for-2027-cuts-73-billion/feed/ 0 Opinion: Washington passed an income tax to fund education, then the same majority cut education — and left $700+ million on the table https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-passed-an-income-tax-to-fund-education-then-the-same-majority-cut-education-and-left-700-million-on-the-table/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-washington-passed-an-income-tax-to-fund-education-then-the-same-majority-cut-education-and-left-700-million-on-the-table https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-passed-an-income-tax-to-fund-education-then-the-same-majority-cut-education-and-left-700-million-on-the-table/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:38:21 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=183058 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.

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. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-passed-an-income-tax-to-fund-education-then-the-same-majority-cut-education-and-left-700-million-on-the-table/feed/ 0 Battle Ground Public Schools to hold listening sessions, collect input on budget cuts https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-to-hold-listening-sessions-collect-input-on-budget-cuts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle-ground-public-schools-to-hold-listening-sessions-collect-input-on-budget-cuts https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-to-hold-listening-sessions-collect-input-on-budget-cuts/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:43:34 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=182195 Battle Ground Public Schools will host two public listening sessions and open online tools as it prepares for roughly $20 million in cuts for 2026-27.

Battle Ground Public Schools will host two public listening sessions and open online tools as it prepares for roughly $20 million in cuts for 2026-27. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-public-schools-to-hold-listening-sessions-collect-input-on-budget-cuts/feed/ 3 Opinion: TriMet’s fiscal cliff continues to be a warning to Clark County and Oregon residents https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimets-fiscal-cliff-continues-to-be-a-warning-to-clark-county-and-oregon-residents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-trimets-fiscal-cliff-continues-to-be-a-warning-to-clark-county-and-oregon-residents https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimets-fiscal-cliff-continues-to-be-a-warning-to-clark-county-and-oregon-residents/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:18:16 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=178762 Rep. John Ley’s opinion column details TriMet’s worsening finances, warning Clark County residents about the risks of any financial ties to the transit agency.

Rep. John Ley’s opinion column details TriMet’s worsening finances, warning Clark County residents about the risks of any financial ties to the transit agency.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimets-fiscal-cliff-continues-to-be-a-warning-to-clark-county-and-oregon-residents/feed/ 2 Opinion: TriMet needs ZERO new light rail vehicles for the I-5 Bridge replacement https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:44:10 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=178324 The column details TriMet’s large spare MAX fleet, revised ridership projections, and cost comparisons with C-TRAN buses in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

The column details TriMet’s large spare MAX fleet, revised ridership projections, and cost comparisons with C-TRAN buses in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement/feed/ 5 Athletics: Woodland schools dealing with major cuts to athletic department https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/athletics-woodland-schools-dealing-with-major-cuts-to-athletic-department/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=athletics-woodland-schools-dealing-with-major-cuts-to-athletic-department https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/athletics-woodland-schools-dealing-with-major-cuts-to-athletic-department/#comments Fri, 12 May 2023 23:24:25 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=136317 Paul Huddleston, athletic director, said coaches and community members are rallying, looking for creative solutions after the recent levy failure for Woodland Public Schools led to massive cuts to the athletic department.

Paul Huddleston, athletic director, said coaches and community members are rallying, looking for creative solutions after the recent levy failure for Woodland Public Schools led to massive cuts to the athletic department.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/athletics-woodland-schools-dealing-with-major-cuts-to-athletic-department/feed/ 2 Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Episode 7: A chat with WIAA Executive Director Mick Hoffman https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-episode-7-a-chat-with-wiaa-executive-director-mick-hoffman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clark-county-today-sports-podcast-episode-7-a-chat-with-wiaa-executive-director-mick-hoffman https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-episode-7-a-chat-with-wiaa-executive-director-mick-hoffman/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:03:28 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=134716 Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland talk about high school sports with Mick Hoffman, the person in charge of the WIAA

The sports enthusiasts welcome special guest Mick Hoffman, the executive director of the WIAA]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-episode-7-a-chat-with-wiaa-executive-director-mick-hoffman/feed/ 0 Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Episode 6: The threat of the elimination of sports in Washougal https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-episode-6-the-threat-of-the-elimination-of-sports-in-washougal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clark-county-today-sports-podcast-episode-6-the-threat-of-the-elimination-of-sports-in-washougal https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-episode-6-the-threat-of-the-elimination-of-sports-in-washougal/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:00:34 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=133973 The sports enthusiasts discuss the possibility of the elimination of sports in Washougal schools, plus a shout out to spring sports, and we share our favorite seasons from our favorite major league teams.

The sports enthusiasts discuss the possibility of the elimination of sports in Washougal schools, plus a shout out to spring sports, and we share our favorite seasons from our favorite major league teams.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-today-sports-podcast-episode-6-the-threat-of-the-elimination-of-sports-in-washougal/feed/ 3