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Opinion: Health care doesn’t get more ‘affordable’ by making insurance more expensive

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Opinion: Health care doesn’t get more ‘affordable’ by making insurance more expensive

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that proposed legislation raising taxes and fees on insurance providers will ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that proposed legislation raising taxes and fees on insurance providers will increase health care costs rather than improve affordability. ...

Monday, February 2, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: 24 States In. Washington Out? $732 Million Lost?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Opinion: 24 States In. Washington Out? $732 Million Lost?

Vicki Murray argues Washington risks forfeiting $732 million in federal education funding if state leader ...

Vicki Murray argues Washington risks forfeiting $732 million in federal education funding if state leaders do not opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship program. ...

Friday, January 30, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small b ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small businesses, and undermine Washington’s economic competitiveness. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s current charity care rules encourage out-of-state use of n ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s current charity care rules encourage out-of-state use of non-emergency hospital services and supports HB 2250 to restore residency-based limits. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regula ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regulatory and legal risks under the guise of protecting minors online. ...

Monday, January 26, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: HB 2100 – Tax employers for paying people well? It’s for the needy, sorta

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Opinion: HB 2100 – Tax employers for paying people well? It’s for the needy, sorta

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues House Bill 2100 would raise costs, discourage job growth, and expand state s ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues House Bill 2100 would raise costs, discourage job growth, and expand state spending power under the banner of helping people in need. ...

Saturday, January 24, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Who is leaving Washington and why the politicians need to care

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Opinion: Who is leaving Washington and why the politicians need to care

Mark Harmsworth argues Washington is losing higher-income taxpayers and business owners, warning that ris ...

Mark Harmsworth argues Washington is losing higher-income taxpayers and business owners, warning that rising taxes and regulation threaten long-term economic stability. ...

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that while HB 2088 would help dietitians, Washington should pursue universal ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that while HB 2088 would help dietitians, Washington should pursue universal licensure recognition to reduce broader workforce licensing barriers. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory bur ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory burdens, and ultimately harm Washington businesses and consumers. ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive

An opinion column argues lawmakers must reassess the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement after revised ...

An opinion column argues lawmakers must reassess the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement after revised estimates show the project’s probable cost has more than doubled. ...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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