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Opinion: The income tax proposal has arrived

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|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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Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation

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|Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation

Joe Cortright argues that inflation explains only a small portion of the IBR project’s cost increases and ...

Joe Cortright argues that inflation explains only a small portion of the IBR project’s cost increases and that rising consultant and staff expenses are the primary drivers. ...

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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Opinion: Schumer insults black Americans with ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ comment

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|Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Opinion: Schumer insults black Americans with ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ comment

Lars Larson argues that Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act contradicts voter support for photo ID requ ...

Lars Larson argues that Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act contradicts voter support for photo ID requirements and unfairly characterizes minority voters. ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Opinion: Moving the ball down the field

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Opinion: Moving the ball down the field

Nancy Churchill argues that while HB 2221 will not advance this session, the public hearing marked meanin ...

Nancy Churchill argues that while HB 2221 will not advance this session, the public hearing marked meaningful progress by opening dialogue, building relationships, and advancing science-based wildlife ...

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

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|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by drivi ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by driving businesses, investment, and jobs elsewhere. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Opinion: Let’s use the truancy laws to send a message to schools

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|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: Let’s use the truancy laws to send a message to schools

Lars Larson argues that truancy laws should be enforced when schools allow or encourage students to miss ...

Lars Larson argues that truancy laws should be enforced when schools allow or encourage students to miss class for political protests. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Opinion: WA GOP state representative asking Trump Administration to investigate fraud allegations

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|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: WA GOP state representative asking Trump Administration to investigate fraud allegations

Bill Bruch argues that state and federal authorities should investigate alleged fraud and accountability ...

Bill Bruch argues that state and federal authorities should investigate alleged fraud and accountability failures in Washington’s taxpayer-subsidized childcare programs. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Opinion: Health care doesn’t get more ‘affordable’ by making insurance more expensive

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|Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Opinion: Health care doesn’t get more ‘affordable’ by making insurance more expensive

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that proposed legislation raising taxes and fees on insurance providers will ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that proposed legislation raising taxes and fees on insurance providers will increase health care costs rather than improve affordability. ...

Monday, February 2, 2026
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Opinion: Democrats refuse to condemn anti ICE riots

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|Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Opinion: Democrats refuse to condemn anti ICE riots

Lars Larson argues that Democratic leaders in Oregon and Washington have enabled unrest by refusing to cl ...

Lars Larson argues that Democratic leaders in Oregon and Washington have enabled unrest by refusing to clearly condemn riots tied to anti-ICE protests. ...

Monday, February 2, 2026
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