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Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax

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

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|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
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Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

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|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
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Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?

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|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
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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
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VIDEO: Families at center of WA transgender sports debate face-to-face with OSPI

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|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

VIDEO: Families at center of WA transgender sports debate face-to-face with OSPI

Two Washington high school students and their parents met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal to discuss co ...

Two Washington high school students and their parents met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal to discuss concerns about sports policies after one student faced an investigation for harassment. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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Project 42: It is an income tax, not a millionaire’s tax

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Project 42: It is an income tax, not a millionaire’s tax

Project 42 co-founder Dann Mead Smith urged Clark County residents to organize against the new income tax ...

Project 42 co-founder Dann Mead Smith urged Clark County residents to organize against the new income tax law, emphasizing it can be expanded to reach more than just millionaires. ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind

A 9.9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citize ...

A 9.9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citizen initiative seeking repeal. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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