Kris Johnson – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:09:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Kris Johnson – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 VIDEO: Ex-governor Locke criticizes Washington’s ‘out of control’ spending https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/video-ex-governor-locke-criticizes-washingtons-out-of-control-spending/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-ex-governor-locke-criticizes-washingtons-out-of-control-spending https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/video-ex-governor-locke-criticizes-washingtons-out-of-control-spending/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:58:26 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=188301 Former Gov. Gary Locke says Washington's spending is "out of control" and warns voters are losing faith in lawmakers.

Former Gov. Gary Locke says Washington's spending is "out of control" and warns voters are losing faith in lawmakers.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/video-ex-governor-locke-criticizes-washingtons-out-of-control-spending/feed/ 0 Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 20:09:59 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington/ Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year.

Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington/feed/ 2 Report: WA businesses cite taxes as top concern, majority pass costs onto consumer https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/report-wa-businesses-cite-taxes-as-top-concern-majority-pass-costs-onto-consumer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=report-wa-businesses-cite-taxes-as-top-concern-majority-pass-costs-onto-consumer https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/report-wa-businesses-cite-taxes-as-top-concern-majority-pass-costs-onto-consumer/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:05:36 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=178303 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.

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.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/report-wa-businesses-cite-taxes-as-top-concern-majority-pass-costs-onto-consumer/feed/ 0