Wyoming – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:14:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Wyoming – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Opinion: What is the Declaration of Independence? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:13:58 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/ Rob Natelson breaks down the Declaration's five-part structure and its role as legal announcement, not lawmaker.

Rob Natelson breaks down the Declaration's five-part structure and its role as legal announcement, not lawmaker.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/feed/ 1 Opinion: The men who wrote the Declaration of Independence https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:40:17 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence/ Five men were tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence — and one nearly wasn't chosen at all.

Five men were tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence — and one nearly wasn't chosen at all.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence/feed/ 0 Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:31:13 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/ Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.

Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/feed/ 0 Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 20:09:59 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington/ Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year.

Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-would-it-take-for-elected-officials-to-believe-high-earners-are-leaving-washington/feed/ 2 Opinion: Why the Electoral College remains vital for our Republic https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:11:12 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/ Mountain States Policy Center analyst defends constitutional system against National Popular Vote Compact movement.

Mountain States Policy Center analyst defends constitutional system against National Popular Vote Compact movement.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/feed/ 2 Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:11:20 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2/ Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2/feed/ 0 Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:09:26 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability/ Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability/feed/ 0 Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-who-is-winning-the-race-for-affordable-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-who-is-winning-the-race-for-affordable-power https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-who-is-winning-the-race-for-affordable-power/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:11:54 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=183713 Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year.

Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-who-is-winning-the-race-for-affordable-power/feed/ 0 Opinion: The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-wealth-migration-is-real-which-states-are-benefiting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-the-wealth-migration-is-real-which-states-are-benefiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-wealth-migration-is-real-which-states-are-benefiting/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:43:33 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=183269 IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washington state saw a loss of $500 million as its new capital gains tax took effect.

IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washington state saw a loss of $500 million as its new capital gains tax took effect. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-wealth-migration-is-real-which-states-are-benefiting/feed/ 1 Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fast-food-jobs-at-risk-with-high-minimum-wages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-fast-food-jobs-at-risk-with-high-minimum-wages https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fast-food-jobs-at-risk-with-high-minimum-wages/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:25:11 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=179321 Policy analyst Sam Cardwell argues California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has cost thousands of jobs and warns other states against similar hikes.

Policy analyst Sam Cardwell argues California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has cost thousands of jobs and warns other states against similar hikes.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fast-food-jobs-at-risk-with-high-minimum-wages/feed/ 0