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Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents mig ...

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas. ...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents mig ...

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas. ...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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State Representatives McClintock and Ley answer questions at town hall in Battle Ground

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

State Representatives McClintock and Ley answer questions at town hall in Battle Ground

Residents voiced rising concerns about property taxes, school funding debates, the impact of new income t ...

Residents voiced rising concerns about property taxes, school funding debates, the impact of new income tax legislation, and major costs tied to the Interstate Bridge plan. ...

Saturday, March 28, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US

A new study shows Washington outpaces most states on cost of living, with metrics revealing a sharp rise ...

A new study shows Washington outpaces most states on cost of living, with metrics revealing a sharp rise in daily expenses and major metro areas ranking among the nation’s most expensive. ...

Friday, March 27, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Let’s make Washington state affordable for everyone

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, March 16, 2026

Opinion: Let’s make Washington state affordable for everyone

Rep. David Stuebe criticizes state lawmakers’ spending increases and calls for tax relief, budget reforms ...

Rep. David Stuebe criticizes state lawmakers’ spending increases and calls for tax relief, budget reforms, and restored funding for essential services across Washington. ...

Monday, March 16, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Washingtonians want affordability, not more taxes, according to our recent survey

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|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
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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POLL: Are you better off than you were a year ago?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 2, 2026

POLL: Are you better off than you were a year ago?

This week’s poll asks readers to reflect on their personal financial situation and whether they feel bett ...

This week’s poll asks readers to reflect on their personal financial situation and whether they feel better off than they were a year ago as economic conditions continue to shift. ...

Friday, January 2, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: The silent eviction – Why Clark County is becoming unlivable for the middle class

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, December 8, 2025

Letter: The silent eviction – Why Clark County is becoming unlivable for the middle class

Yacolt resident Mark Rose warns of a “silent eviction” in Clark County, arguing that taxes, soaring insur ...

Yacolt resident Mark Rose warns of a “silent eviction” in Clark County, arguing that taxes, soaring insurance and state policies are quietly pushing the middle class out. ...

Monday, December 8, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Report: WA businesses cite taxes as top concern, majority pass costs onto consumer

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Report: WA businesses cite taxes as top concern, majority pass costs onto consumer

A new survey by the Association of Washington Business shows 65% of employers cite taxes as their top con ...

A new survey by the Association of Washington Business shows 65% of employers cite taxes as their top concern, with many passing costs to consumers after the state’s record $9.4 billion tax hike. ...

Thursday, November 13, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: The biggest issue facing the city of Vancouver

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Opinion: The biggest issue facing the city of Vancouver

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance previews a series on Vancouver’s mayoral and city council candidates, ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance previews a series on Vancouver’s mayoral and city council candidates, highlighting their views on the most pressing issues ahead of the Nov. 4 general election. ...

Sunday, October 19, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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