Author: Stevie Mathieu
Republicans Benton, Rivers ‘make amends’
It appears formerly feuding state Sens. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, and Ann Rivers, R-La Center, have put their differences aside, according to reports out of a Clark County Republican Party meeting […]
Herrera Beutler using a new statistic when talking about CRC’s impact to upriver companies
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, has expressed concerns several times that the Columbia River Crossing project will harm metal fabrication businesses located upstream of the new bridge. But the […]
Sen. King offers new transportation plan without CRC money, isn’t hopeful it will go anywhere
State Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, has found himself in an odd position. As co-chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, he took a shot at creating a compromise transportation tax package […]
100 years ago state lawmakers passed transportation spending, skipped money for a Columbia River bridge
Sure, the debate over a statewide transportation tax package and a Columbia River bridge has been contentious among state lawmakers this year. It's unlikely, however, that the transportation debate will […]
Tax break for Oregonians shopping in Washington debated, again (with link to video)
Not often do you hear a state legislator from Seattle address the frustrations of Southwest Washington residents who work in Oregon and therefore must pay Oregon income tax. But that scenario […]
Herrera Beutler’s district mostly white, not wealthy
Washington state's 3rd Congressional District, represented in the U.S. House by Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, is made up of majority of white constituents with a median household income of $51,366, […]
Orcutt points out most of the 1-5 Skagit River bridge still standing
State Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, received national attention earlier this year when he said bicyclists contribute to climate change by breathing heavily and therefore emitting carbon dioxide into the air. […]
Congresswoman Herrera Beutler moves legislation to help rural veterans
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler pushed forward bill language this week that would look for solutions to a problem faced by veterans living in rural areas: access to health care. The […]