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Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit

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|Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit

Retired police officers and firefighters sue to block state's plan to sweep billions from overfunded pens ...

Retired police officers and firefighters sue to block state's plan to sweep billions from overfunded pension account. ...

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Opinion: Exposed — Democrat motivations on the income tax and fraud at DCYF

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|Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

Opinion: Exposed — Democrat motivations on the income tax and fraud at DCYF

Sen. John Braun demands investigation after audit reveals $37 million in questionable DCYF daycare paymen ...

Sen. John Braun demands investigation after audit reveals $37 million in questionable DCYF daycare payments. ...

Friday, April 24, 2026
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Letter: HB 2266 and fairness for Clark County communities

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|Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Letter: HB 2266 and fairness for Clark County communities

Vancouver resident argues the housing bill expands placement options while limiting local government over ...

Vancouver resident argues the housing bill expands placement options while limiting local government oversight of siting decisions. ...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Opinion: Sheriffs fight back

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Opinion: Sheriffs fight back

Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decertify an ...

Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decertify and remove sheriffs, bypassing voter oversight in Washington. ...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?

John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, notin ...

John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, noting other states deliver larger, toll-free bridges for much less. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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Southwest Washington lawmakers to hold a series of town hall meetings throughout the 17th Legislative District

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|Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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

Sen. Paul Harris, Rep. Kevin Waters, and Rep. David Stuebe will answer questions and discuss the state’s ...

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. ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Income tax signed in Washington with a legal challenge close behind

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Income tax signed in Washington with a legal challenge close behind

A new law will tax households earning over $1 million, with funds aimed at expanding credits for lower-in ...

A new law will tax households earning over $1 million, with funds aimed at expanding credits for lower-income residents. Lawsuits and challenges are already underway. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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18th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground

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|Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

18th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground

Stephanie McClintock and John Ley will meet with Battle Ground constituents to answer questions, review t ...

Stephanie McClintock and John Ley will meet with Battle Ground constituents to answer questions, review the new income tax, and discuss the effects of the $80 billion budget. ...

Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Rounding out debate, Gov. Ferguson signs bill addressing retailers’ penny problem

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|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Rounding out debate, Gov. Ferguson signs bill addressing retailers’ penny problem

A new Washington law lets merchants round cash purchases to the nearest 5 cents, aiming to manage change ...

A new Washington law lets merchants round cash purchases to the nearest 5 cents, aiming to manage change as shortages of pennies affect both businesses and customers. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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18th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground

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|Date: Friday, March 20, 2026

18th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground

Stephanie McClintock and John Ley will meet with Battle Ground constituents to answer questions, review t ...

Stephanie McClintock and John Ley will meet with Battle Ground constituents to answer questions, review the new income tax, and discuss the effects of the $80 billion budget. ...

Friday, March 20, 2026
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