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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

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|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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Bill Republicans say would undo ‘parents’ bill of rights’ initiative moves forward

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|Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Bill Republicans say would undo ‘parents’ bill of rights’ initiative moves forward

Republicans push back against House Bill 1296, arguing it weakens the parental rights initiative passed l ...

Republicans push back against House Bill 1296, arguing it weakens the parental rights initiative passed last year. ...

Sunday, February 2, 2025
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GOP lawmaker pitches portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools

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|Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

GOP lawmaker pitches portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools

House Bill 1140 proposes portable student funding for low-income families, special needs students, and th ...

House Bill 1140 proposes portable student funding for low-income families, special needs students, and those in failing schools, aiming to reform education in Washington. ...

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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Rep. Drew Stokesbary re-elected as leader of the Washington State House Republicans

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|Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024

Rep. Drew Stokesbary re-elected as leader of the Washington State House Republicans

Rep. Drew Stokesbary was re-elected as Washington State House Republican Leader during a caucus meeting i ...

Rep. Drew Stokesbary was re-elected as Washington State House Republican Leader during a caucus meeting in Chelan. ...

Sunday, November 24, 2024
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