Democrats – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:30:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Democrats – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 VIDEO: Striking workers add to deficit risk for Washington jobless fund https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:27:55 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund/ Washington paid $565,700 in unemployment benefits to 151 striking workers in the first seven months of the year.

Washington paid $565,700 in unemployment benefits to 151 striking workers in the first seven months of the year.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/video-striking-workers-add-to-deficit-risk-for-washington-jobless-fund/feed/ 0 Opinion: Available data shows the overwhelming majority of WEA-PAC contributions flow to Democrats https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-available-data-shows-the-overwhelming-majority-of-wea-pac-contributions-flow-to-democrats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-available-data-shows-the-overwhelming-majority-of-wea-pac-contributions-flow-to-democrats https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-available-data-shows-the-overwhelming-majority-of-wea-pac-contributions-flow-to-democrats/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:28:29 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=187783 WEA-PAC data shows 63% of member contributions — nearly $5 million — directed to Democratic candidates since 2020.

WEA-PAC data shows 63% of member contributions — nearly $5 million — directed to Democratic candidates since 2020.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-available-data-shows-the-overwhelming-majority-of-wea-pac-contributions-flow-to-democrats/feed/ 1 US House passes sweeping ‘gender ideology’ bill aimed at trans kids in schools https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:41 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/ The 217-198 House vote ties federal school funding to parental consent on student gender records.

The 217-198 House vote ties federal school funding to parental consent on student gender records.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/feed/ 0 Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/healthcare-costs-top-of-mind-for-voters-as-midterms-approach-survey-finds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthcare-costs-top-of-mind-for-voters-as-midterms-approach-survey-finds https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/healthcare-costs-top-of-mind-for-voters-as-midterms-approach-survey-finds/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 21:23:52 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/healthcare-costs-top-of-mind-for-voters-as-midterms-approach-survey-finds/ 61% of voters say healthcare prices will shape their midterm vote, per a new KFF poll of 1,343 U.S. adults.

61% of voters say healthcare prices will shape their midterm vote, per a new KFF poll of 1,343 U.S. adults.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/healthcare-costs-top-of-mind-for-voters-as-midterms-approach-survey-finds/feed/ 0 Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lawsuit-aims-to-block-new-eligibility-requirements-for-wa-sheriffs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lawsuit-aims-to-block-new-eligibility-requirements-for-wa-sheriffs https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lawsuit-aims-to-block-new-eligibility-requirements-for-wa-sheriffs/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:28:14 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=183730 Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter authority by allowing removal for certification issues.

Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter authority by allowing removal for certification issues. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lawsuit-aims-to-block-new-eligibility-requirements-for-wa-sheriffs/feed/ 0 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 Letter:  ‘Only Florida has a more regressive tax structure than Washington’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-only-florida-has-a-more-regressive-tax-structure-than-washington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letter-only-florida-has-a-more-regressive-tax-structure-than-washington https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-only-florida-has-a-more-regressive-tax-structure-than-washington/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:12:07 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=182882 Washington households earning the least pay 13.8% in taxes, while the wealthiest 1% pay only 4.1%, according to Camas resident Anthony Teso's letter.

Washington households earning the least pay 13.8% in taxes, while the wealthiest 1% pay only 4.1%, according to Camas resident Anthony Teso's letter. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-only-florida-has-a-more-regressive-tax-structure-than-washington/feed/ 0 WA Senate Republicans unable to stop income tax bill now headed to governor’s desk  https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-senate-republicans-unable-to-stop-income-tax-bill-now-headed-to-governors-desk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wa-senate-republicans-unable-to-stop-income-tax-bill-now-headed-to-governors-desk https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-senate-republicans-unable-to-stop-income-tax-bill-now-headed-to-governors-desk/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:36:23 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=182695 Washington lawmakers narrowly approved a new income tax on households earning over $1 million, setting the stage for court battles and a statewide initiative campaign.

Washington lawmakers narrowly approved a new income tax on households earning over $1 million, setting the stage for court battles and a statewide initiative campaign. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-senate-republicans-unable-to-stop-income-tax-bill-now-headed-to-governors-desk/feed/ 0 Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-brandi-kruse-and-i-are-feeling-discouraged-but-were-planning-to-continue-advocating-for-political-change-will-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-brandi-kruse-and-i-are-feeling-discouraged-but-were-planning-to-continue-advocating-for-political-change-will-you https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-brandi-kruse-and-i-are-feeling-discouraged-but-were-planning-to-continue-advocating-for-political-change-will-you/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:15:29 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=182656 Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on transit and ICE while urging conservatives not to give up on advocating for political change.

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on transit and ICE while urging conservatives not to give up on advocating for political change. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-brandi-kruse-and-i-are-feeling-discouraged-but-were-planning-to-continue-advocating-for-political-change-will-you/feed/ 4 Opinion: Democrats side with Tehran while Trump defends America https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-democrats-side-with-tehran-while-trump-defends-america/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-democrats-side-with-tehran-while-trump-defends-america https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-democrats-side-with-tehran-while-trump-defends-america/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:46:54 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=182298 Lars Larson argues Democrats are aligning with Iran while President Trump acts against what he calls a national security threat.

Lars Larson argues Democrats are aligning with Iran while President Trump acts against what he calls a national security threat. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-democrats-side-with-tehran-while-trump-defends-america/feed/ 3