Political Beat
Benton recognized for helping first-time homebuyers
State Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, received kudos this week for advancing a bill that makes it easier for low-income families to become homeowners. The Washington State Housing Finance Commission gave Benton […]
Are transportation projects twice as expensive in Washington state? Maybe.
Throughout the debate on a statewide plan to raise money for transportation projects, many Republican legislators pointed to this statistic: Washington state's transportation projects cost twice as much as similar projects […]
Clark County GOP closing headquarters to save money
The Clark County Republican Party has closed its headquarters at 7736 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., calling the decision a fiscally responsible move. The county party's board of directors voted unanimously to […]
Group asks Herrera Beutler to support extending background checks on gun purchases
A shooting victim and other advocates visited U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler's Vancouver office on Wednesday, asking her to support universal background checks on gun sales. The group delivered seven backpacks […]
Clark County’s Berrigan places fourth in bid for state GOP chair
Although he didn't win, Clark County GOP's operations director Christian Berrigan called his run for state party chairman a good experience. "I was really pleased with the people I met, and […]
Herrera Beutler’s staff speaks to immigration reform advocates (with video link)
A representative from U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler's office told a group of immigration reform officials last week that the 3rd District congresswoman is committed to working to fix the […]
Cantor will fundraise for Herrera Beutler Thursday evening during private Vancouver event
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, certainly has some political star power in her corner. Last year, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, attended her campaign kickoff in Vancouver, helping her bring […]
Moeller wants to lessen penalties for people caught with illegal drugs
State Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver, will cosponsor a bill next year to reduce penalties for illegal drug possession, he said Friday. According to state law, those caught with an illegal substance […]
Herrera Beutler continues to take break from some congressional duties, her daughter’s health is improving
It's unlikely U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, will having any public meetings in her district between now and when Congress starts up again next month. She remains in the […]
Clark County GOP director running for state party chair
Christian Berrigan said Friday that he plans to run for chairman of the Washington State Republican Party. The opening became available after Kirby Wilbur resigned to take a job with Young […]