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VIDEO: Ex-governor Locke criticizes Washington’s ‘out of control’ spending

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|Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

VIDEO: Ex-governor Locke criticizes Washington’s ‘out of control’ spending

Former Gov. Gary Locke says Washington's spending is "out of control" and warns voters are losing faith i ...

Former Gov. Gary Locke says Washington's spending is "out of control" and warns voters are losing faith in lawmakers. ...

Friday, July 17, 2026
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Letter: Government waste, fraud and abuse

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|Date: Monday, July 6, 2026

Letter: Government waste, fraud and abuse

Thomas Schenk asks why elected officials on both sides ignored waste DOGE later confirmed. ...

Thomas Schenk asks why elected officials on both sides ignored waste DOGE later confirmed. ...

Monday, July 6, 2026
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Letter: ‘We can support families without sacrificing children’s safety’

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|Date: Friday, July 3, 2026

Letter: ‘We can support families without sacrificing children’s safety’

Sarah Akey argues HB 1227's imminent harm standard leaves children unprotected until it's too late. ...

Sarah Akey argues HB 1227's imminent harm standard leaves children unprotected until it's too late. ...

Friday, July 3, 2026
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After marathon debate, WA House advances income tax

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|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

After marathon debate, WA House advances income tax

The Washington House approved a proposed income tax on households earning more than $1 million a year aft ...

The Washington House approved a proposed income tax on households earning more than $1 million a year after more than 24 hours of debate and dozens of amendments. ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Clark County small businesses urge legislature to reject state income tax

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|Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

Clark County small businesses urge legislature to reject state income tax

More than 30 Clark County businesses sent a letter to state lawmakers opposing Senate Bill 6346, arguing ...

More than 30 Clark County businesses sent a letter to state lawmakers opposing Senate Bill 6346, arguing the proposed income tax could harm small businesses and the broader economy. ...

Monday, March 9, 2026
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Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday (Feb. 18)

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|Date: Monday, February 9, 2026

Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday (Feb. 18)

Lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District will host a virtual town hall to discuss the 2026 legislativ ...

Lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District will host a virtual town hall to discuss the 2026 legislative session and answer constituent questions. ...

Monday, February 9, 2026
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Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington?

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers t ...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers to lower the legal BAC limit to 0.05, citing prevention data and personal testimony from Clark C ...

Friday, February 6, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: WA GOP state representative asking Trump Administration to investigate fraud allegations

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|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: WA GOP state representative asking Trump Administration to investigate fraud allegations

Bill Bruch argues that state and federal authorities should investigate alleged fraud and accountability ...

Bill Bruch argues that state and federal authorities should investigate alleged fraud and accountability failures in Washington’s taxpayer-subsidized childcare programs. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Letter: ‘We are ALL being shafted’

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|Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Letter: ‘We are ALL being shafted’

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk criticizes Washington lawmakers over taxation, legislative rule changes, and ...

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk criticizes Washington lawmakers over taxation, legislative rule changes, and what he describes as the consequences of one-party control. ...

Monday, February 2, 2026
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Rep. John Ley’s new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project

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|Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Rep. John Ley’s new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project

Rep. John Ley introduced legislation requiring an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacemen ...

Rep. John Ley introduced legislation requiring an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project to review costs, management, and oversight. ...

Monday, January 26, 2026
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