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Expert in homebuilding has several tips on how to make housing affordable

Paul Valencia — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:43:27 +0000

Veteran homebuilder Tracy Doriot shares his perspective on why regulations, taxes, labor shortages, and permitting delays are driving housing costs higher in Clark County and across Washington.

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:05:36 +0000

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.

Opinion: Prescription price controls and rationing would undermine the innovation that has saved so many

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 20 May 2025 03:07:27 +0000

Todd Myers argues that U.S. adoption of prescription price controls would endanger future medical innovation and limit patient access to life-changing treatments.

Opinion: Rent control was signed into law last week – here’s why it was exactly the wrong thing to do

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 12 May 2025 21:03:36 +0000

Mark Harmsworth criticizes Washington's new rent control law and warns of long-term damage to the housing market.

Opinion: Study from the University of Washington shows the $15 minimum wage did not help income inequality

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:35:35 +0000

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center shares a recent study on the impact, or lack thereof, of the increased minimum wage.

Opinion: The government is making businesses throw away thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:38:48 +0000

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes it’s a perfect example of how government overreach and regulation can make it impossible to do business.