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April 18, 2026

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Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’

IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required. ...

IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required. ...

Friday, April 10, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit

Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs i ...

Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs instead of endless tax increases. ...

Thursday, April 9, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax

Former AG Rob McKenna leads constitutional challenge against 9.9% tax on earnings above $1 million starti ...

Former AG Rob McKenna leads constitutional challenge against 9.9% tax on earnings above $1 million starting Thursday. ...

Thursday, April 9, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax

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

Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax

Phil Talmadge and Rob McKenna have joined forces with the Citizens Action Defense Fund to oppose Washingt ...

Phil Talmadge and Rob McKenna have joined forces with the Citizens Action Defense Fund to oppose Washington’s new tax on high-income earners, raising legal and constitutional questions. ...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Makeover in store for Congress with flood of lawmakers headed for the exits

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

Makeover in store for Congress with flood of lawmakers headed for the exits

A wave of exits from Congress—over 65 lawmakers—will usher in unfamiliar faces and decrease veteran exper ...

A wave of exits from Congress—over 65 lawmakers—will usher in unfamiliar faces and decrease veteran expertise, shifting the political landscape in Washington. ...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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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
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Fiscal fallout: $375 million bond debt indirectly funding operating budget

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Fiscal fallout: $375 million bond debt indirectly funding operating budget

Shifting $375 million from a loan fund impacts local infrastructure as Washington state covers operating ...

Shifting $375 million from a loan fund impacts local infrastructure as Washington state covers operating costs with bond debt, prompting concern among officials and advocacy groups. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter aut ...

Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter authority by allowing removal for certification issues. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?

Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electric ...

Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion

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

White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion

President Trump's budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the ...

President Trump's budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the EPA, NASA, and Agriculture, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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