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		<title>Opinion: Democrats’ broken promises</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16362-nancy-churchill-climate-commitment-act-energy-costs-washington-de-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washington&#039;s CCA has added 47 cents per gallon to gas prices, far beyond the &quot;pennies&quot; promised in 2021." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16362-nancy-churchill-climate-commitment-act-energy-costs-washington-de-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16362-nancy-churchill-climate-commitment-act-energy-costs-washington-de-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16362-nancy-churchill-climate-commitment-act-energy-costs-washington-de-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16362-nancy-churchill-climate-commitment-act-energy-costs-washington-de-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16362-nancy-churchill-climate-commitment-act-energy-costs-washington-de.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washington's CCA has added 47 cents per gallon to gas prices, far beyond the "pennies" promised in 2021.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Supreme Court declines to hear WA COVID-19 vaccine case</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16348-supreme-court-washington-covid19-vaccine-mandate-curtis-inslee-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Supreme Court&#039;s refusal leaves Washington&#039;s 2021 healthcare worker vaccine mandate intact and forecloses future legal challenges." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16348-supreme-court-washington-covid19-vaccine-mandate-curtis-inslee-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16348-supreme-court-washington-covid19-vaccine-mandate-curtis-inslee-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16348-supreme-court-washington-covid19-vaccine-mandate-curtis-inslee-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16348-supreme-court-washington-covid19-vaccine-mandate-curtis-inslee-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16348-supreme-court-washington-covid19-vaccine-mandate-curtis-inslee.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Supreme Court's refusal leaves Washington's 2021 healthcare worker vaccine mandate intact and forecloses future legal challenges.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: The challenges of getting the Brockmann mental health facility open</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 02:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A $42 million, 48-bed mental health campus near WSU Vancouver was completed in 2025 but never opened due to lack of state funding." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A $42 million, 48-bed mental health campus near WSU Vancouver was completed in 2025 but never opened due to lack of state funding.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Greg Johnson’s $2 million contract delivered a huge mess</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16205-greg-johnson-ibr-compensation-interstate-bridge-replacement-cost-overrun-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Johnson&#039;s $1.9M pay coincided with IBR costs tripling and construction timeline doubling to 20 years." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16205-greg-johnson-ibr-compensation-interstate-bridge-replacement-cost-overrun-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16205-greg-johnson-ibr-compensation-interstate-bridge-replacement-cost-overrun-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16205-greg-johnson-ibr-compensation-interstate-bridge-replacement-cost-overrun-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16205-greg-johnson-ibr-compensation-interstate-bridge-replacement-cost-overrun-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16205-greg-johnson-ibr-compensation-interstate-bridge-replacement-cost-overrun.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Johnson's $1.9M pay coincided with IBR costs tripling and construction timeline doubling to 20 years.]]></description>
		
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		<title>VIDEO: Former WA AG Rob McKenna criticizes AGO role in crafting millionaire’s tax</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16113-former-attorney-general-rob-mckenna-income-tax-constitutional-challenge-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Former AG Rob McKenna calls out current AGO for collaborating with lawmakers to circumvent constitutional process and prevent voter input." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16113-former-attorney-general-rob-mckenna-income-tax-constitutional-challenge-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16113-former-attorney-general-rob-mckenna-income-tax-constitutional-challenge-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16113-former-attorney-general-rob-mckenna-income-tax-constitutional-challenge-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16113-former-attorney-general-rob-mckenna-income-tax-constitutional-challenge-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16113-former-attorney-general-rob-mckenna-income-tax-constitutional-challenge.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Former AG Rob McKenna calls out current AGO for collaborating with lawmakers to circumvent constitutional process and prevent voter input.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gov. Ferguson fills seat on WA campaign watchdog panel as recall effort looms</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16102-matt-segal-public-disclosure-commission-appointment-ferguson-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Matt Segal&#039;s law firm serves as Ferguson&#039;s private counsel, raising questions about potential conflicts." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16102-matt-segal-public-disclosure-commission-appointment-ferguson-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16102-matt-segal-public-disclosure-commission-appointment-ferguson-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16102-matt-segal-public-disclosure-commission-appointment-ferguson-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16102-matt-segal-public-disclosure-commission-appointment-ferguson-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16102-matt-segal-public-disclosure-commission-appointment-ferguson.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Matt Segal's law firm serves as Ferguson's private counsel, raising questions about potential conflicts.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15774-i-5-bridge-costs-light-rail-tolling-ferguson-ken-vance-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the insistence on light rail, unaddressed congestion, and transparency from state officials." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15774-i-5-bridge-costs-light-rail-tolling-ferguson-ken-vance-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15774-i-5-bridge-costs-light-rail-tolling-ferguson-ken-vance-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15774-i-5-bridge-costs-light-rail-tolling-ferguson-ken-vance-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15774-i-5-bridge-costs-light-rail-tolling-ferguson-ken-vance-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15774-i-5-bridge-costs-light-rail-tolling-ferguson-ken-vance.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the insistence on light rail, unaddressed congestion, and transparency from state officials. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>WSU review flags $4M WSDOT study on dam breaching for not meeting expectations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15143-wsdot-dam-breaching-study-review-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A WSU review says WSDOT’s $4 million study on transportation impacts from breaching the lower Snake River dams has not met expectations." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15143-wsdot-dam-breaching-study-review-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15143-wsdot-dam-breaching-study-review-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15143-wsdot-dam-breaching-study-review-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15143-wsdot-dam-breaching-study-review-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15143-wsdot-dam-breaching-study-review.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A WSU review says WSDOT’s $4 million study on transportation impacts from breaching the lower Snake River dams has not met expectations. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to WA&#8217;s landmark Climate Commitment Act</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14872-climate-commitment-act-supreme-court-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, leaving the state’s cap-and-trade law in place amid ongoing debate over spending and effectiveness." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14872-climate-commitment-act-supreme-court-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14872-climate-commitment-act-supreme-court-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14872-climate-commitment-act-supreme-court-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14872-climate-commitment-act-supreme-court-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14872-climate-commitment-act-supreme-court.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, leaving the state’s cap-and-trade law in place amid ongoing debate over spending and effectiveness. ]]></description>
		
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