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Opinion: The unseen costs of uncontrolled homeless camps on City property

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

Opinion: The unseen costs of uncontrolled homeless camps on City property

Mark Harmsworth argues that uncontrolled homeless camps harm public safety, businesses, and community spa ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that uncontrolled homeless camps harm public safety, businesses, and community spaces, and calls for paired enforcement and supportive services to address root causes. ...

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

Remote testimony is now a routine part of Washington’s Legislature, with hundreds of thousands engaging o ...

Remote testimony is now a routine part of Washington’s Legislature, with hundreds of thousands engaging online each session to support or oppose bills. ...

Thursday, August 21, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: State AG sues Trump Administration for doing what WA state also does

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Opinion: State AG sues Trump Administration for doing what WA state also does

Todd Myers argues that AG Nick Brown’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration over federal spending cap ...

Todd Myers argues that AG Nick Brown’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration over federal spending caps is hypocritical, since Washington imposes similar limits in its own laws and budgets. ...

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Politics won’t help the planet — just ask Jay Inslee

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, August 18, 2025

Opinion: Politics won’t help the planet — just ask Jay Inslee

Todd Myers argues former Gov. Jay Inslee prioritized politics over results, noting Washington’s climate p ...

Todd Myers argues former Gov. Jay Inslee prioritized politics over results, noting Washington’s climate policies failed to cut emissions despite bold promises. ...

Monday, August 18, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Health care reforms will hurt more if Washington state doesn’t get more on board

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Opinion: Health care reforms will hurt more if Washington state doesn’t get more on board

Elizabeth New (Hovde) says Washington should focus on innovation, competition, and less regulation while ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) says Washington should focus on innovation, competition, and less regulation while working with the federal government on cost containment in health care. ...

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: New metric shows how much Washington squanders environmental funding

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Opinion: New metric shows how much Washington squanders environmental funding

David Boze argues Washington’s CO2 tax funding is wasteful, with many projects producing no climate benef ...

David Boze argues Washington’s CO2 tax funding is wasteful, with many projects producing no climate benefit and others costing far more than private sector alternatives. ...

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Does more Medicaid mean fewer ER visits?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, August 8, 2025

Opinion: Does more Medicaid mean fewer ER visits?

Elizabeth New (Hovde) analyzes research on Medicaid expansion and ER use, arguing that Washington’s own p ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) analyzes research on Medicaid expansion and ER use, arguing that Washington’s own policies — not just federal reforms — drive rising health care costs and access challenges. ...

Friday, August 8, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: The Growth Management Act’s impact on house prices in Washington

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025

Opinion: The Growth Management Act’s impact on house prices in Washington

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s Growth Management Act has created a supply bottleneck in housing ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s Growth Management Act has created a supply bottleneck in housing, driving up prices and limiting access to homeownership. He calls for reform to increase land ...

Thursday, August 7, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Workers who strike need to be warned double pay is a no-no

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Opinion: Workers who strike need to be warned double pay is a no-no

Elizabeth New warns that Washington’s new strike pay law could result in costly overpayments from the une ...

Elizabeth New warns that Washington’s new strike pay law could result in costly overpayments from the unemployment insurance fund, urging transparency and protection for public resources. ...

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: County fairs are opportunities to go meat shopping

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Opinion: County fairs are opportunities to go meat shopping

Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center highlights how Washington’s county fairs, including the upcom ...

Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center highlights how Washington’s county fairs, including the upcoming Clark County Fair, offer families a hands-on way to buy local meat while supporting youth e ...

Thursday, July 31, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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