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Opinion: Sheriffs fight back

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|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

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|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

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|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

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|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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Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

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

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark C ...

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. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Opinion: ‘Washington’s majority party is panicking’

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|Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Opinion: ‘Washington’s majority party is panicking’

Nancy Churchill argues that controversial state policies, including new taxes, law enforcement changes, a ...

Nancy Churchill argues that controversial state policies, including new taxes, law enforcement changes, and agency power grabs, are generating a wave of backlash in communities across Washington. ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Letter: ‘Now we have Engineer Bob telling us the I-5 Bridge needs replacing because it is built on shifting sand with wooden structures’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Letter: ‘Now we have Engineer Bob telling us the I-5 Bridge needs replacing because it is built on shifting sand with wooden structures’

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk critiques Democrat leadership, tax policies, and the addition of light rail ...

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk critiques Democrat leadership, tax policies, and the addition of light rail to the I-5 Bridge, while urging Republican voters to participate more in midterm elections. ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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