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Opinion: The upside-down world of Washington Democrats

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|Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Opinion: The upside-down world of Washington Democrats

Nancy Churchill criticizes Washington Democrats over HB 2034, LEOFF 1 pension funds, and a proposed incom ...

Nancy Churchill criticizes Washington Democrats over HB 2034, LEOFF 1 pension funds, and a proposed income tax, urging residents to oppose the bill ahead of a Feb. 26 hearing. ...

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press

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|Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press

Nancy Churchill argues that Senate Bill 5400 threatens press freedom by subsidizing select media outlets ...

Nancy Churchill argues that Senate Bill 5400 threatens press freedom by subsidizing select media outlets while excluding independent journalists. ...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps

Washington Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow congressional redistrict ...

Washington Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow congressional redistricting outside the normal post-census cycle, drawing sharp partisan debate. ...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’

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|Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025

VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’

Republican lawmakers sharply criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, arguing it ...

Republican lawmakers sharply criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, arguing it fails to meet Washington’s four-year balanced budget requirement and masks deeper fiscal probl ...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Opinion: Olympia’s mandate and your power bill

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|Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Opinion: Olympia’s mandate and your power bill

Columnist Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s clean energy law created an unfunded mandate on rural ...

Columnist Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s clean energy law created an unfunded mandate on rural utilities and says HB 1903 would shift low‑income energy aid to a statewide program. ...

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|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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WA elected officials react to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah

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|Date: Friday, September 12, 2025

WA elected officials react to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah

WA officials including Jim Walsh, Travis Couture, John Braun, and Bob Ferguson reacted to Charlie Kirk’s ...

WA officials including Jim Walsh, Travis Couture, John Braun, and Bob Ferguson reacted to Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, condemning political violence. ...

Friday, September 12, 2025
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Opinion: The panic is political

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Opinion: The panic is political

Nancy Churchill argues Olympia manufactured a false Medicaid crisis, accusing Governor Bob Ferguson of cu ...

Nancy Churchill argues Olympia manufactured a false Medicaid crisis, accusing Governor Bob Ferguson of cutting funding while blaming Congress to distract voters. ...

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

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|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and oppo ...

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and opposition to costly projects such as the Interstate Bridge Replacement. ...

Thursday, August 21, 2025
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WATCH: Bill to amend parents’ bill of rights draws more criticism, some support

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

WATCH: Bill to amend parents’ bill of rights draws more criticism, some support

Washington's ESSB 5181 aims to amend the parents' bill of rights, sparking debate over student privacy an ...

Washington's ESSB 5181 aims to amend the parents' bill of rights, sparking debate over student privacy and parental notification. ...

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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POLL: Will lawmakers’ actions at Tuesday’s State of the Union Address impact your voting in the upcoming mid-term election?

🔴 Yes, I will be more likely to vote Republican
🔵 Yes, I will be more likely to vote Democrat
🗳️ No, my mind was already made up
🤔 Not sure, I will continue evaluating each party and candidate

205 votes

* Also read: Opinion: The Democrats’ conduct was ‘downright disgusting and offensive’

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