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Why one Clark County lawmaker spoke up about a sex ed bill
When the Legislature is in session, it’s not uncommon for lawmakers to appear before various committees they don’t sit on to speak on behalf of bills they’ve sponsored. But earlier […]
Why Rep. Brandon Vick cares about Seattle’s income tax
State Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, has Seattle and income taxes on his mind this legislative session. Vick has introduced House Bill 1588, which would prevent local governments from implementing a tax […]
Battle Ground Mayor lucked into attending State of the Union
Battle Ground Mayor Mike Dalesandro got the golden ticket. As luck would have it, Dalesandro had planned his annual pilgrimage to Washington D.C. with fellow Battle Ground colleagues this week — the same week […]
County council gets an earful about measles, signs on to vaccine exemption bill
During meetings held this week by the Clark County Council, a reoccurring and unsurprising topic kept coming up: measles. The county’s outbreak of measles has now risen to 42 cases and […]
Rep. Herrera Beutler announces another committee assignment
Southwest Washington's Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler will also serve on the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. LHHS for short. The subcommittee oversees the Department […]
DCCC targets 3rd Congressional District seat
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is once again setting its sights on Washington's 3rd Congressional District. https://twitter.com/dccc/status/1089925385536573440 The seat, maintained by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler for a fifth term, was targeted in […]
Fluorescent pink could become the new fluorescent orange
Hunting season might become a little more pink. Under current state law, hunters are required to wear at least 400-square inches of the signature fluorescent orange that’s associated with seasons for […]
Rep. Herrera Beutler speaks on immigration proposal
It's not often Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, sends out statements on current issues. When I ask, I'm typically able to gather a comment or two and share the […]
A few more things about replacing a county councilor
The process to fill the District 4 vacancy on the Clark County Council has been steadily moving along since Republican Eileen Quiring gave up her old seat earlier this month […]
New year, new Long
Carolyn Long is slowly making her way back into the spotlight after losing her bid for the 3rd Congressional District last year. Long has returned to Washington State University Vancouver to […]