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Ferguson rebuffs GOP lawmaker’s call to pause WA climate law

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:04:59 +0000

Ferguson's office says high gas prices stem from Trump's war in Iran, not a climate law emergency.

WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:11:45 +0000

Washington Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow congressional redistricting outside the normal post-census cycle, drawing sharp partisan debate.

After fierce fight, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secures US House rebuke of fellow Democrat

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:37:42 +0000

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won House approval of a resolution rebuking Rep. Chuy Garcia for actions tied to the 2026 filing deadline.

End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:07:25 +0000

Washington lawmakers traded blame after Congress voted to end the record-long shutdown, with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez breaking ranks to support the funding bill.

Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:14:13 +0000

U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner has challenged Gov. Bob Ferguson to a televised debate over the ongoing federal government shutdown, but Ferguson’s office gave no indication he would accept.

Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk passed in US House in bipartisan vote

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:53:22 +0000

The U.S. House approved a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, with seven Washington representatives voting yes and three voting no.

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez misses vote on stopgap budget bill

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:35:32 +0000

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez missed her vote on a stopgap budget bill, later stating she supported the measure to prevent a shutdown. Republicans, including state Sen. John Braun, criticized her absence.

John Braun announces run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:25:56 +0000

State Sen. John Braun, a U.S. Navy veteran and business owner, has announced his run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District, highlighting leadership in business, the military, and public service.

As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:26:19 +0000

With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, Washington’s incumbents and challengers are amassing war chests. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez led the latest quarter, raising $904,000, while Rep. Dan Newhouse banks cash for a rematch against MAGA-aligned Jerrod Sessler.

Opinion: Fantasy math – Why the CBO’s numbers don’t add up

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:47:18 +0000

Nancy Churchill argues the CBO’s deficit math ignores key growth effects and revenue streams, calling its models misleading and politically biased.