Political Beat
Senators charge $8,460 in per diems during 3-day special session
State senators were reimbursed a combined $8,460 to cover the cost of meals and lodging during the Nov. 7-9 special session in Olympia. Lawmakers were called into the session to […]
Two Democrats considering a run against Herrera Beutler
With U.S. House elections less than a year away, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, has drawn one challenger from her own party, and now it appears at least two […]
Students voting in state’s mock election approve GMO-labeling measure
Washington voters rejected two initiatives on their ballots this fall, one that would make it easier for petitioners to get an initiative on the ballot, and another to require labels […]
Delavar, Herrera Beutler’s Republican challenger, steps down from Clark County GOP board
Republican Michael Delavar resigned Wednesday from his parliamentarian position on the Clark County GOP's board, saying he needs to focus on his campaign against U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas. "Campaigns […]
Tim Eyman: Clark County voters hate light rail
The result of a Clark County advisory vote about light rail caught the eye of conservative activist Tim Eyman, who called the election outcome a "stunning 67 percent defeat for […]
New poll: ‘Initiative on initiatives’ 517 is no sure thing
Forty percent of Washington voters surveyed last week said they have voted no or plan to vote no on Initiative 517, according to Portland-based polling firm, Moore Information. I-517 would make […]
Democrats endorse freeholder candidates, Republicans decide against endorsing
Overwhelmed by the number of freeholder candidates on your ballot? Longing for advice from your favorite political party? Your decision might have gotten easier, depending on your political stripes. The Clark […]
Presidential candidates get plenty of donations from Clark County
For every person living in Clark County in 2012, $8.15 was given to a presidential candidate, according to the Washington D.C.-based Sunlight Foundation. In fact, when compared to other counties across […]
How the 3rd District might feel about Herrera Beutler’s shutdown vote
One week into the partial government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler had an estimated approval rating of 45 percent in her district, while 37 percent disapproved of the job […]
Chandler will play key role next year in state budget talks
State Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-Granger, was appointed recently to serve as ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, a committee that makes key state budget decisions in Olympia. Chandler represents the […]