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Let’s Go Washington breaks week-one signature record for income tax repeal initiative

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:39:06 +0000

Let's Go Washington gathered 92,000 signatures in one week, outpacing the previous record set by the natural gas initiative I-2066.

VIDEO: Rep. John Ley warns Interstate Bridge project tolls could be higher than forecast

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:45:01 +0000

Rep. John Ley says only $5.5 billion of the IBR's potential $17–$18 billion price tag is secured.

Opinion: Washington state keeps making it harder for law enforcement to serve

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 22 May 2026 20:34:51 +0000

Washington ranks last in the nation for police staffing — 1.37 officers per 1,000 residents vs. the national average of 2.31.

Washingtonians could see toll rates increase to $18 along SR 167, I-405 next year

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:31:36 +0000

State officials may raise SR 167 and I-405 toll rates to $18 after a $10 million revenue shortfall was identified.

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:02:28 +0000

Venice.ai founder Jesse Proudman says Washington's new income tax is the final blow driving him and others out of the state.

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:37:57 +0000

AWB survey: 38% of WA businesses plan to expand in another state, up from 21% in winter 2025.

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:54:33 +0000

Washington's 55.4-cent gas excise tax plus CCA costs push per-gallon state burden past $1.17, with automatic annual increases ahead.

Washington Supreme Court cases could decide fate of controversial income tax

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:57:31 +0000

Twelve candidates compete for five Supreme Court seats as the court prepares to rule on the state's new income tax.

VIDEO: Rep. John Ley – I-5 Bridge replacement project is a ‘light rail project in search of a bridge’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:17:27 +0000

Rep. John Ley criticizes IBR design that allocates 54% of bridge surface to transit while costs balloon to $14.4 billion.

Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:36:25 +0000

Brian Heywood is petitioning the state Supreme Court after the Secretary of State rejected a referendum to repeal Washington's new 9.9% tax on income over $1 million.