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These new WA laws take effect Thursday

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:35:33 +0000

Over 200 new Washington state laws take effect Thursday, covering abortion taxes, gambling, housing, and student restraints.

Opinion: ACA enrollment drops should force honest conversations about healthcare costs

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:14:53 +0000

Washington's ACA enrollment fell nearly 13%, but disenrolled does not necessarily mean uninsured.

Letter: Effective solutions to mass homelessness

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:53:46 +0000

Tony Teso argues Housing First and preventive interventions address homelessness more effectively than crisis response alone.

Opinion: WA Cares – Important information is still MIA, but benefits are available for some in July

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 05 May 2026 21:20:02 +0000

Family caregivers using CDWA are subject to a union contract with SEIU 775 — a fact not clearly disclosed in registration materials.

Opinion: Let’s make Washington state affordable for everyone

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:15:27 +0000

Rep. David Stuebe criticizes state lawmakers’ spending increases and calls for tax relief, budget reforms, and restored funding for essential services across Washington.

Opinion: Legislature agrees to increased spending in Supplemental Budget

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:53:49 +0000

Washington lawmakers approved an $80.2 billion supplemental budget, banking on an income tax that is uncertain to withstand legal and electoral tests despite increasing spending beyond revenue projections.

Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives full support from the House

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:10 +0000

The House unanimously passed HB 2531 from Rep. David Stuebe to update Medicaid reimbursement for emergency ambulance services and maintain federal compliance.

Opinion: HB 2100 – Tax employers for paying people well? It’s for the needy, sorta

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:43:59 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues House Bill 2100 would raise costs, discourage job growth, and expand state spending power under the banner of helping people in need.

Letter: If I were a politician

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:58:39 +0000

A Yacolt resident offers a sharply critical, satirical take on how he believes modern politicians misuse public trust, taxpayer dollars, and government power.

Opinion: More taxes sadly the Washington way

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:56:47 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington lawmakers continue to turn to new taxes instead of addressing state spending priorities, particularly in health care policy.