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Opinion: Is the cheap fast-food burger a thing of the past?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:39:01 +0000

Mark Harmsworth argues that rising minimum wages and B&O tax increases are driving higher food prices and squeezing low-income consumers and small businesses across Washington state.

Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are about to destroy small businesses in Washington with a 9.9% income tax

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:29:01 +0000

Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth warns that a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million would devastate small businesses, forcing layoffs and relocations across the state.

WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct 1

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:36:41 +0000

Washington businesses are preparing for new retail sales taxes under ESSB 5814, set to take effect Oct. 1, impacting services from advertising to IT and raising costs for consumers.

In the dead of night, WA House passes trio of tax hike bills

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:55:21 +0000

The Washington State House passed three major tax hike bills after midnight Tuesday, including measures impacting property taxes, electric vehicles, and large businesses.

Hundreds rally in Olympia against proposed tax increases

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:13:34 +0000

Hundreds gathered in Olympia on Tax Day to protest a wide range of proposed tax hikes put forward by Democratic lawmakers in Washington state.

Opinion: Legislative winners and losers so far

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:46:16 +0000

The Washington Policy Center reviews the legislative session’s winners and losers, highlighting key policy decisions affecting business, taxation, and housing in Washington state.

Inslee proposes billions in new taxes on way out of office

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:40:18 +0000

Governor Jay Inslee’s $78.8 billion final budget proposes $4 billion in new taxes, including a wealth tax.

Vancouver City Council adopts 2025-26 biennial budget

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:23:24 +0000

The Vancouver City Council adopts a $2.1 billion 2025-26 budget, addressing community priorities and future expectations.

Opinion: Think it’s tough to do business in Washington? Here’s the proof …

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:04:22 +0000

Mark Harmsworth discusses Washington's anti-business policies and their impact on business startups and growth.

City Manager submits recommended 2025/26 biennial budget to Vancouver City Council

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:44:19 +0000

Vancouver City Manager submits the recommended 2025/26 biennial budget, reflecting Council and community priorities.