Author: Stevie Mathieu
Local legislators’ proposals face last major cutoff before session ends
Wednesday marked the last big deadline for non-budgetary bills in the Legislature, and some proposals by Clark County's legislators fared better than others. Here's a quick roundup of where some […]
Rep. Vick named to Legislative Ethics Board
Freshman state Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, was picked to join a committee that investigates accusations of ethical wrongdoing among state lawmakers. The Legislative Ethics Board meets monthly to review alleged violations […]
Washington state Congresswomen sound off on CRC
In Monday's paper, Columbian reporter Eric Florip will report on the political division over the Columbia River Crossing. His story is part of a series exploring how today's battle over […]
Let’s go to the tape: Benton says he ‘schooled’ LaHood
State Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, wants you to know that he emerged victoriously from a closed-door caucus meeting yesterday with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. LaHood had made a special […]
Gov. Inslee to oust former Congressman Baird from education council
After less than a year of service, Southwest Washington's former Congressman Brian Baird is being replaced as chair of the recently-created Washington Student Achievement Council, according to media reports. Baird was […]
Former senator Pridemore has left the ‘Couve
Things are looking up for former Democratic state Sen. Craig Pridemore, who was dealt a tough blow in the 2012 elections. He decided to leave his 49th District lawmaking post […]
‘Insleeisms’ abound during governor’s recent trip to Vancouver
Sometimes Washington's new Gov. Jay Inslee has a unique way of putting things -- so much so that he's earned himself a spoof Twitter account called Jay Inslee's Genuis, and […]
Environmentalist group grades Rep. Herrera Beutler
The environmental advocacy group League of Conservation Voters gave U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, a 9 percent out of 100 when it came to her 2012 voting record on […]
Video of congressional hearing on Pearson Air Museum
In case you didn't feel like waking up early to catch the 7 a.m. webcast of Thursday's congressional hearing on the Pearson Air Museum, The Columbian has you covered. Below are […]
Herrera Beutler’s bill would penalize fraudulent government contractors
After a company gets busted for lying about its qualifications in order to score a federal transportation contract, there's no law in place preventing that fraudulent business from applying for […]