Clark County Today News

Veteran journalist Marvin Case offers sharp criticism of the I-5 bridge replacement project, calling for a third Columbia River crossing and questioning the push for costly light rail. He challenges local officials to explain their positions and warns of decisions made by unelected bureaucrats. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-fix-is-in/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #I5Bridge #lightrail #ColumbiaRiverBridge #publictransit #TriMet #busrapidtransit #MarvinCase

Clark County resident Martha Wiley shares a powerful letter on the real-life consequences of Trump administration policies. From health care cuts and disability rights to veterans’ services and environmental protections, Wiley details how these changes affect families in Washington state. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-this-is-personal/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #TrumpPolicies #MAGA #cancerresearch #MSawareness #ADA #educationfunding #Medicaid #VeteransAffairs #ColumbiaRiver #Hanford #BPA #EPA #FDA

Rep. John Ley delivers a legislative update on key bills moving through Olympia, budget proposals, and ongoing debates on taxes, gun rights, and parental involvement in education. Read the full column at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-several-house-republican-sponsored-bills-are-still-alive/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #JohnLey #WashingtonLegislature #parentalrights #statetaxes #OlympiaUpdate

Senator John Braun warns that a new $20 billion Democrat tax plan could double property taxes and worsen the housing crisis. He outlines how the proposal removes voter protections, raises costs for renters and homeowners, and threatens state financial reserves. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/democrat-proposal-would-blow-the-doors-off-property-taxes/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonPolitics #propertytax #housingcrisis #statebudget

Camas resident Gary Gaskill urges the community to take a closer look at the proposed light rail expansion, warning that the financial and logistical realities don’t match the promise. He breaks down costs, reliability issues, and environmental impacts in his latest letter to the editor. Read the full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-dont-fall-for-the-folly-of-an-old-electric-trolley/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #lightrail #transportationpolicy #CamasVoices #publictransit

Republican Senators Chris Gildon and Nikki Torres respond to Senate Democrats’ proposed $20 billion tax package, criticizing its impact on working families and renters. They defend their $ave Washington plan as a no-tax alternative that fully funds schools and services. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/republican-budget-leaders-on-senate-democrats-record-setting-tax-package-a-new-kind-of-march-madness/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonStatePolitics #SenateBudget #TaxPolicy #K12Education #SaveWashington

Should parental consent be required before schools provide medical services to students? Clark County Today explores public reactions and legislative debates in Washington state as new proposals aim to roll back elements of the Parents’ Rights Initiative. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-should-parental-consent-be-required-for-school-medical-services/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #publicschools #studentprivacy #parentalconsent #educationpolicy #Washingtonstate

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance examines the growing legal and political conflict surrounding Councilor Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board. Hear key details of council maneuvers, legal threats, public outcry, and what’s at stake for Clark County taxpayers. Read the full column at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-they-just-keep-coming-and-coming-and-coming/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyCouncil #MichelleBelkot #CTRAN #TriMet #lightrail #AngusLee #GiveSendGo #VancouverWashington #BusRapidTransit

Former Councilor Gary Medvigy urges Clark County leaders to protect independent voting rights and public trust by avoiding block voting and ensuring transparency. Read the full column at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-each-councilor-should-vote-their-independent-vote-as-a-representative-and-in-the-best-interests-of-the-board-they-are-on/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyCouncil #independentvote #counciltransparency #garymedvigy #CTRAN #governmentethics #representativedemocracy #publicinput

A bill in the Washington Legislature is sparking intense debate as it proposes changes to the state's parents' rights initiative. Supporters say the bill protects vulnerable students, while critics argue it weakens family authority. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-testimony-heats-up-over-bill-that-would-undo-some-of-parents-rights-initiative/ on clarkcountytoday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #parentsrights #studentrights #transgenderrights #educationpolicy #WAbill1296 #Washingtonstate #OSPI #publicschools #legislationdebate