Political Beat
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 […]
Amendment to education bill leads to its bipartisan support
By Lucas Wiseman The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA -- Sometimes one amendment can make all the difference when it comes to the success or failure of a legislator's proposal. Take House Bill […]
$10 million CRC expense addresses digging on history-rich ground
From the desk of Columbian Staff Writer Tom Vogt: Dirt cheap? Not when the soil in question is part of a three-acre archaeological resource. Then you might find a $10 million price […]
Benton, Cleveland go toe-to-toe on transportation
Should C-Tran be allowed to create a high capacity transportation sub-district to tax the people who would be impacted the most by light rail? That was one question state senators grappled […]
Kiggins Theatre rallies the troops against amended bill
Although there are two bills moving through the Legislature that would allow movie houses to serve alcohol, even when minors are present, one of those proposals is not like the […]
Orcutt apologizes after saying bicyclists pollute by breathing
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, faced quite the backlash over the weekend when he was quoted as saying that perhaps bicyclists contribute to climate change by breathing heavily and therefore emitting […]
Should disabled vets get a Discover Pass discount?
From the desk of Columbian intern Lucas Wiseman: OLYMPIA -- Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, has entered the discussion this session about discounts for the state's Discover Pass program, which helps pay […]
Bill would provide relief for late property taxpayers
From the desk of Columbian intern Lucas Wiseman: Paying late taxes may become more convenient for some thanks to a bill proposed by state Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver. This bill, which was […]