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Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

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|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread au ...

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread automation after the $20 wage hike. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Gov. Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year

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|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Gov. Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year

Washington rolls back its estate tax hike, restoring previous rates and prompting uncertainty around $340 ...

Washington rolls back its estate tax hike, restoring previous rates and prompting uncertainty around $340 million in expected revenue for education. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 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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Opinion: ‘Stay close, stay informed, stay the course’

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|Date: Monday, March 23, 2026

Opinion: ‘Stay close, stay informed, stay the course’

Anna Miller calls on residents to join Clark County Republican Women’s dinner, urging perseverance and un ...

Anna Miller calls on residents to join Clark County Republican Women’s dinner, urging perseverance and unity as local government faces turbulent times. ...

Monday, March 23, 2026
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New Washington law clarifies what is an ‘election’

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|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
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Opinion: Attacking Democracy in the name of Democracy

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|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

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

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

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|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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