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New Washington law clarifies what is an ‘election’

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

New Washington law clarifies what is an ‘election’

After a court ruling challenged the state’s definition of “election,” lawmakers clarified the law to prev ...

After a court ruling challenged the state’s definition of “election,” lawmakers clarified the law to prevent double voting and maintain the integrity of Washington’s ballots. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Attacking Democracy in the name of Democracy

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

Opinion: Attacking Democracy in the name of Democracy

Ryan Frost critiques several 2024 legislative bills, warning unchecked Democrat dominance enables policie ...

Ryan Frost critiques several 2024 legislative bills, warning unchecked Democrat dominance enables policies that erode local accountability, block referenda, and threaten citizen participation. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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WA and OR scale back I-5 Bridge ambitions as cost balloons

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

WA and OR scale back I-5 Bridge ambitions as cost balloons

A $14.4 billion price tag prompts Washington and Oregon leaders to delay portions of the I-5 bridge proje ...

A $14.4 billion price tag prompts Washington and Oregon leaders to delay portions of the I-5 bridge project and prioritize just the main spans. ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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WA’s Joe Kent leaving Trump administration over war in Iran

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|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

WA’s Joe Kent leaving Trump administration over war in Iran

Kent resigned his top intelligence role after opposing U.S. involvement in Iran, criticizing both the adm ...

Kent resigned his top intelligence role after opposing U.S. involvement in Iran, criticizing both the administration's policy and claims of an imminent Iranian threat. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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POLL: What do you think will happen if Washington’s new income tax becomes law?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

POLL: What do you think will happen if Washington’s new income tax becomes law?

A new poll asks Clark County Today readers to predict what will happen if Washington’s nearly 10% tax on ...

A new poll asks Clark County Today readers to predict what will happen if Washington’s nearly 10% tax on high incomes becomes law. ...

Friday, March 13, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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WA Senate Republicans unable to stop income tax bill now headed to governor’s desk

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

WA Senate Republicans unable to stop income tax bill now headed to governor’s desk

Washington lawmakers narrowly approved a new income tax on households earning over $1 million, setting th ...

Washington lawmakers narrowly approved a new income tax on households earning over $1 million, setting the stage for court battles and a statewide initiative campaign. ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Opinion: ‘My thoughts on yesterday’s tragic state income tax’

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|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Opinion: ‘My thoughts on yesterday’s tragic state income tax’

Leslie Lewallen argues Democrats passed an unconstitutional “millionaires tax” on March 10, 2026, rejecte ...

Leslie Lewallen argues Democrats passed an unconstitutional “millionaires tax” on March 10, 2026, rejected more than 70 Republican amendments, and set Washington on a path she says will harm jobs, sch ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Starbucks founder flees the new NW tax hell

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Opinion: Starbucks founder flees the new NW tax hell

Lars Larson argues that Howard and Sheri Schultz are leaving the Pacific Northwest for Miami following Wa ...

Lars Larson argues that Howard and Sheri Schultz are leaving the Pacific Northwest for Miami following Washington’s new millionaires tax and rapid state budget growth in Oregon and Washington. ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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After marathon debate, WA House advances income tax

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

After marathon debate, WA House advances income tax

The Washington House approved a proposed income tax on households earning more than $1 million a year aft ...

The Washington House approved a proposed income tax on households earning more than $1 million a year after more than 24 hours of debate and dozens of amendments. ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller citie ...

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller cities from light rail operating costs while shifting potential financial responsibility toward Vanc ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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