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Future 42 Clark County releases inaugural local government scorecards

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Future 42 Clark County releases inaugural local government scorecards

Future 42 Clark County releases nonpartisan scorecards evaluating Vancouver City Council and Clark County ...

Future 42 Clark County releases nonpartisan scorecards evaluating Vancouver City Council and Clark County Council voting records. ...

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Sarah Mittelman announces campaign for Washington State Representative, LD 49 (Position 1)

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|Date: Monday, April 27, 2026

Sarah Mittelman announces campaign for Washington State Representative, LD 49 (Position 1)

Psychiatric nurse practitioner Sarah Mittelman launches bid for LD 49 state representative seat. ...

Psychiatric nurse practitioner Sarah Mittelman launches bid for LD 49 state representative seat. ...

Monday, April 27, 2026
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Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power

Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues au ...

Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
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Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark C ...

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark County infrastructure funding following the 2026 legislative session. ...

Thursday, March 19, 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: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’

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|Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Opinion: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’

Lars Larson criticizes state officials for refusing to disclose updated cost estimates for the Interstate ...

Lars Larson criticizes state officials for refusing to disclose updated cost estimates for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing that a lack of transparency guarantees further government ...

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Kitchen table advocacy – Influence the legislature from home

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Opinion: Kitchen table advocacy – Influence the legislature from home

Nancy Churchill encourages citizens to influence the Washington State Legislature from home by focusing o ...

Nancy Churchill encourages citizens to influence the Washington State Legislature from home by focusing on committees, building small advocacy teams, and engaging positively with legislators. ...

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Opinion: When elected officials raise your property taxes, don’t blame the assessor

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Opinion: When elected officials raise your property taxes, don’t blame the assessor

Paul Guppy explains that property tax increases are set by elected officials, not assessors, and urges ho ...

Paul Guppy explains that property tax increases are set by elected officials, not assessors, and urges holding the right officials accountable to restore fiscal sanity. ...

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership

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|Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership

Joe Cortright of City Observatory says Greg Johnson’s departure from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Pr ...

Joe Cortright of City Observatory says Greg Johnson’s departure from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program won’t fix its systemic issues, calling the IBR a costly repeat of the failed Columbia Riv ...

Monday, October 27, 2025
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Opinion: Is IBR administrator jumping off a sinking ship?

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, October 24, 2025

Opinion: Is IBR administrator jumping off a sinking ship?

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance analyzes Greg Johnson’s departure from the I-5 Bridge Replacement Pro ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance analyzes Greg Johnson’s departure from the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program, suggesting the move signals deeper trouble for the costly, long-delayed project. ...

Friday, October 24, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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