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Southwest Washington lawmakers to hold a series of town hall meetings throughout the 17th Legislative District

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:14:46 +0000

Sen. Paul Harris, Rep. Kevin Waters, and Rep. David Stuebe will answer questions and discuss the state’s expanded operating budget and newly passed income tax at five April town halls.

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:14:56 +0000

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.

Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:58:51 +0000

Funding reductions affect Transition to Kindergarten and Running Start, while free school lunches are set for 2029 using new income tax revenue.

Letter: ‘Anyone from the majority party listening?’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:41:21 +0000

In a letter to the editor, area resident Bob Zak argues that HB 1163 is unconstitutional and criticizes the legislative majority for supporting it.

Letter: ‘It’s said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 07 May 2025 19:11:42 +0000

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk criticizes Olympia’s use of “emergency clauses” and other legislative tactics that limit public participation.

House Democrats advance $18B in tax hike proposals as session winds down

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:56:51 +0000

House Democrats in Washington advanced several tax hike proposals as the legislative session nears its end, aiming to address a major budget shortfall.

POLL: Should Washington Raise the 1% Cap on Property Tax Increases?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:55:19 +0000

Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks whether Washington lawmakers should raise the current 1% cap on annual property tax increases.

Opinion: State Democrats want most anyone to vote in Washington – Even if they have never lived or been in the state

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:48:41 +0000

Bill Bruch raises concerns over Senate Bill 5017, arguing that it could allow non-residents to vote in Washington’s local elections, impacting election security.

WA gubernatorial emergency powers reform legislation dies – again

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:26:14 +0000

Emergency powers reforms have stalled in the previous four legislative sessions Brett DavisThe Center Square Washington The political stars seemed aligned for the Washington State Legislature to pass a bill this session to rein in the governor’s emergency powers, with Republicans eager to pass reform legislation and a new Democratic governor who in his inaugural ...

Opinion: Legislative winners and losers so far

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:46:16 +0000

The Washington Policy Center reviews the legislative session’s winners and losers, highlighting key policy decisions affecting business, taxation, and housing in Washington state.