Author: Shari Phiel
Bipartisan support cleared the way for bills in 2023 legislative session
It may come as a surprise to some, but an overwhelming majority of bills passed during Washington’s 2023 legislative session did so with at least some level of bipartisan support. A […]
County council adding meetings to monthly calendar
The Clark County Council will be adding more meetings to its schedule each month in hopes of making its meetings shorter. The council made the decision to add one to […]
Council debates school capital facilities plans
What’s at the heart of local schools’ declining enrollment? Enrollment data released last October showed that county schools are still struggling to recoup from losses experienced since the onset of […]
County council debates attending extra meetings
Should county councilors attend meetings outside of their assigned districts? What about boards they’re not assigned to? The Clark County Council spent more than 20 minutes debating those questions during […]
Bill to boost Vancouver businesses signed by Inslee
A bill aimed at supporting local businesses in Vancouver was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday. The bill was passed unanimously by both the Senate and House. Senate […]
Cleveland health care bills passed by House, head to governor
With just over two weeks now remaining in the 2023 session, lawmakers are scrambling to get their bills passed before the April 23 cutoff. State Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, from […]
Hydrogen bill headed to Senate
State lawmakers have been working long hours to pass bills through the House and Senate before the legislature adjourns April 23. Among the bills moving forward is House Bill 1729, […]
Abbarno bill passes the House, now headed to Senate
On Tuesday, the state House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 1004 sponsored by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia. Also known as Zach’s Law, the bill would require state agencies and […]
Wylie’s property tax bill heads to Senate
A bill from state Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver, has cleared the House and is now headed to the Senate for consideration. House Bill 1355 is the latest effort by the […]
Rep. Harris’ negligent driving bill survives cutoff
A bill from 17th District Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, that would allow judges to impose criminal penalties in cases of negligent driving involving the death of a vulnerable victim survived […]