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Opinion: The legislature has committed $2.4 billion to recurring pension increases since 2018

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|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: The legislature has committed $2.4 billion to recurring pension increases since 2018

Six legislative COLAs have raised public employer costs by $2.38 billion since 2018, driving up unfunded ...

Six legislative COLAs have raised public employer costs by $2.38 billion since 2018, driving up unfunded pension liabilities and increasing burdens on county and city budgets. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency

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|Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency

States that expanded spending during the COVID era now face budget strain as federal aid recedes, includi ...

States that expanded spending during the COVID era now face budget strain as federal aid recedes, including warnings that Washington could run out of money within two years. ...

Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Opinion: TriMet & C-TRAN – Who pays versus who gets service

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|Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

Opinion: TriMet & C-TRAN – Who pays versus who gets service

Rep. John Ley argues TriMet’s financial mismanagement and C-TRAN’s funding model unfairly burden Clark Co ...

Rep. John Ley argues TriMet’s financial mismanagement and C-TRAN’s funding model unfairly burden Clark County taxpayers, especially small cities and rural residents, while Vancouver receives most of t ...

Friday, August 29, 2025
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Opinion: Do we still need TriMet?

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|Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Opinion: Do we still need TriMet?

John A. Charles Jr. of the Cascade Policy Institute argues that TriMet should halt expansion plans and pr ...

John A. Charles Jr. of the Cascade Policy Institute argues that TriMet should halt expansion plans and prepare for major service reductions in response to falling ridership and rising costs. ...

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Opinion: The stage is set for a battle royale

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|Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Opinion: The stage is set for a battle royale

Rep. John Ley outlines key legislative battles in Olympia, raising concerns about tax hikes, tolling, and ...

Rep. John Ley outlines key legislative battles in Olympia, raising concerns about tax hikes, tolling, and spending priorities in Washington state. ...

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Letter: RFA Proposition 1 will mean more taxes, more debt, same leadership

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|Date: Monday, March 31, 2025

Letter: RFA Proposition 1 will mean more taxes, more debt, same leadership

Camas resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject RFA Proposition 1, citing increased taxes, debt, and un ...

Camas resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject RFA Proposition 1, citing increased taxes, debt, and unchanged leadership. ...

Monday, March 31, 2025
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Opinion: The heavy cost of illegal teachers’ strikes on Ridgefield’s education System

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|Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Opinion: The heavy cost of illegal teachers’ strikes on Ridgefield’s education System

Rob Anderson examines the impact of illegal teachers' strikes on Ridgefield’s education system, questioni ...

Rob Anderson examines the impact of illegal teachers' strikes on Ridgefield’s education system, questioning tax increases and accountability in school funding. ...

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Opinion: ‘Ridgefield residents deserve better stewardship of their tax dollars’

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|Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Opinion: ‘Ridgefield residents deserve better stewardship of their tax dollars’

Rob Anderson analyzes Ridgefield School District’s levy proposals, raising concerns about fiscal responsi ...

Rob Anderson analyzes Ridgefield School District’s levy proposals, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and taxpayer impact. ...

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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