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Opinion: How the federal tax-credit scholarship could help Washington state teachers

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 06 May 2026 21:20:16 +0000

Washington teachers spend an average of $1,041 annually on classroom supplies — ranking 11th highest in the nation.

Opinion: Governor Ferguson can still put K-12 students and families first

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 06 May 2026 21:14:53 +0000

Washington families could lose $723M in K-12 education funds if Gov. Ferguson refuses to opt in to the federal tax credit program.

Republicans celebrate school choice in US Senate hearing, while Dems question fairness

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:14:27 +0000

Republicans and Democrats clashed during a U.S. Senate hearing over school choice, with supporters praising expanded options for families and critics warning the policies could deepen inequities in public education.

Opinion: Fix Washington – House Republicans lead the charge against liberal chaos

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:52:48 +0000

Nancy Churchill argues that one-party Democratic control has driven up costs, weakened public safety, and harmed schools, and says House Republicans are offering a path forward through their Fix Washington agenda.

Will Gov. Ferguson opt WA in on federal tax credits for school choice?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:28:28 +0000

Washington awaits Gov. Bob Ferguson’s decision on opting into a federal tax-credit scholarship program that could expand school choice and provide families with education funding.

Opinion: Will free school choice come to Washington state?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:32:26 +0000

A new federal tax-credit scholarship program could open private-school access for most Washington families — if Governor Ferguson opts in before Jan. 1, 2026.

Opinion: ‘I am absolutely disgusted by lawmakers and educators who have been successful in reducing parental rights’

Ken Vance, Editor — Fri, 23 May 2025 01:20:03 +0000

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance voices concern over recent changes to parental rights legislation in Washington state and urges support for education alternatives.

Letter: ‘This is a time for bold leadership, clear advocacy, and strong representation’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 14 May 2025 22:00:17 +0000

Justin Forsman of Vancouver announces his candidacy for mayor and outlines a bold new platform focused on rights, infrastructure, and local governance.

‘Main Street, not Wall Street’: Trump defends tariffs, touts immigration success

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:42:12 +0000

President Donald Trump marked the 100th day of his second term with a rally in Michigan, defending his immigration crackdown and tariffs while claiming sweeping policy wins.

Vancouver Public Schools kindergarten enrollment for 2025-26 School Year now open

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:57:42 +0000

Vancouver Public Schools is now enrolling kindergarteners for the 2025-26 school year, offering multiple program options for families.