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		<title>Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: The challenges of getting the Brockmann mental health facility open</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 02:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kim Schneiderman]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A $42 million, 48-bed mental health campus near WSU Vancouver was completed in 2025 but never opened due to lack of state funding." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16338-brockmann-campus-mental-health-facility-clark-county-washington-c.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A $42 million, 48-bed mental health campus near WSU Vancouver was completed in 2025 but never opened due to lack of state funding.]]></description>
		
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		<title>VIDEO: Rep. John Ley warns Interstate Bridge project tolls could be higher than forecast</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16313-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-tolls-light-rail-warni-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rep. John Ley says only $5.5 billion of the IBR&#039;s potential $17–$18 billion price tag is secured." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16313-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-tolls-light-rail-warni-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16313-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-tolls-light-rail-warni-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16313-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-tolls-light-rail-warni-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16313-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-tolls-light-rail-warni-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16313-rep-john-ley-interstate-bridge-replacement-tolls-light-rail-warni.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rep. John Ley says only $5.5 billion of the IBR's potential $17–$18 billion price tag is secured.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Future 42 releases 2026 Clark County Legislative Scorecard</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16262-future-42-clark-county-2026-legislative-scorecard-voter-accountab-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Future 42&#039;s 2026 scorecard grades Clark County&#039;s 17th, 18th, 20th, and 49th District legislators on 12–15 key votes." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16262-future-42-clark-county-2026-legislative-scorecard-voter-accountab-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16262-future-42-clark-county-2026-legislative-scorecard-voter-accountab-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16262-future-42-clark-county-2026-legislative-scorecard-voter-accountab-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16262-future-42-clark-county-2026-legislative-scorecard-voter-accountab-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16262-future-42-clark-county-2026-legislative-scorecard-voter-accountab.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Future 42's 2026 scorecard grades Clark County's 17th, 18th, 20th, and 49th District legislators on 12–15 key votes.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: DOT secretary and Maryland governor fire Key Bridge contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Maryland fired their bridge contractor over cost concerns while IBR balloons to $18 billion for a shorter span." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16145-interstate-bridge-replacement-key-bridge-comparison-cost-analysis.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Maryland fired their bridge contractor over cost concerns while IBR balloons to $18 billion for a shorter span.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15794-rep-john-ley-state-income-tax-operating-budget-legislative-update-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="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." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15794-rep-john-ley-state-income-tax-operating-budget-legislative-update-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15794-rep-john-ley-state-income-tax-operating-budget-legislative-update-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15794-rep-john-ley-state-income-tax-operating-budget-legislative-update-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15794-rep-john-ley-state-income-tax-operating-budget-legislative-update-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15794-rep-john-ley-state-income-tax-operating-budget-legislative-update.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>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. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Make your voice heard about the majority party’s state income tax proposal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15626-rep-john-ley-income-tax-column-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to Senate Bill 6346 and urges residents to participate in the February 24 public hearing before the House Finance Committee." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15626-rep-john-ley-income-tax-column-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15626-rep-john-ley-income-tax-column-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15626-rep-john-ley-income-tax-column-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15626-rep-john-ley-income-tax-column-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15626-rep-john-ley-income-tax-column.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to Senate Bill 6346 and urges residents to participate in the February 24 public hearing before the House Finance Committee. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>WA House bill raids billions from pension plan while lawmakers also pass record tax hikes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15601-wa-house-leoff1-bill-vote-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Washington State House passed House Bill 2034 to terminate LEOFF 1 and transfer $4.5 billion, drawing sharp opposition from House Republicans." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15601-wa-house-leoff1-bill-vote-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15601-wa-house-leoff1-bill-vote-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15601-wa-house-leoff1-bill-vote-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15601-wa-house-leoff1-bill-vote-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15601-wa-house-leoff1-bill-vote.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Washington State House passed House Bill 2034 to terminate LEOFF 1 and transfer $4.5 billion, drawing sharp opposition from House Republicans. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15593-jackson-bumala-john-ley-house-page-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15593-jackson-bumala-john-ley-house-page-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15593-jackson-bumala-john-ley-house-page-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15593-jackson-bumala-john-ley-house-page-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15593-jackson-bumala-john-ley-house-page-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15593-jackson-bumala-john-ley-house-page.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15591-john-ley-hb2605-house-passage-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Washington State House passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials used in construction." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15591-john-ley-hb2605-house-passage-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15591-john-ley-hb2605-house-passage-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15591-john-ley-hb2605-house-passage-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15591-john-ley-hb2605-house-passage-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15591-john-ley-hb2605-house-passage.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Washington State House passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials used in construction. ]]></description>
		
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