Clark County Today News

Rep. John Ley’s House Bill 1857 aims to lower construction costs by easing restrictions on asphalt and aggregate materials. The bill has passed committee approval and now awaits a vote on the House floor. Learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-bill-to-assist-the-construction-industry-by-easing-restrictions-on-aggregate-and-asphalt-materials-receives-committee-approval/ #construction #HouseBill1857 #infrastructure #asphalt #aggregates #affordablehousing #roads #RepJohnLey #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Traffic delays expected on I-5 near Woodland, La Center, and Ridgefield Thursday morning as WSDOT crews conduct rolling slowdowns for tree removal. Plan for extra commute time and stay updated on road conditions at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-morning-commute-delays-on-northbound-and-southbound-i-5-in-clark-county-thursday/ #I5Traffic #morningcommute #roadwork #WSDOT #travelalerts #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Washougal School District is offering free early learning programs for the 2025-26 school year, including Transition to Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool, and more. These programs provide high-quality education to help children start kindergarten with confidence. Families can apply now—learn more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/youth/washougal-early-learning-enrollment-now-open/ #Washougal #earlylearning #kindergartenreadiness #preschool #TransitionToKindergarten #DevelopmentalPreschool #ECEAP #earlyeducation #childdevelopment #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Today reports on Theresa Hause, a Battle Ground school bus driver, appealing to the National Labor Relations Board to overturn the 'merger doctrine' that blocks local votes on union dues. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/local-school-bus-driver-appeals-to-national-labor-relations-board-to-end-merger-doctrine/ on clarkcountytoday.com #NationalLaborRelationsBoard #mergerdoctrine #unionrepresentation #forceduniondues #deauthorizationelection #TeamstersLocal58 #NationalRightToWork #FirstStudentInc #BattleGround #Vancouver #WashingtonDC #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency reports $55 billion in taxpayer savings through federal budget cuts and efficiency measures. Read the full story at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/doge-says-it-has-saved-taxpayers-55-billion-so-far/ #DepartmentOfGovernmentEfficiency #ElonMusk #55BillionSavings #WallOfReceipts #FederalBudgetCuts #USAID #DepartmentOfEducation #FederalWorkforceReduction #GovernmentEfficiency #TaxpayerSavings #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

How does Washington state fund its K-12 public schools? Dick Rylander and Larry Roe break down the constitutional foundation of education policy and funding. Read Part 1 now at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-part-1-basic-education-in-washington-state-a-primer/ #BasicEducation #PublicSchools #EducationPolicy #SchoolFunding #WashingtonState #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Camas resident Anna Miller exposes the hidden realities of long-term care insurance, from rising premiums to limited payout options. Read her full letter at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-thinking-about-purchasing-long-term-care-insurance/ #LongTermCareInsurance #InsurancePremiums #FinancialPlanning #RetirementPlanning #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Clark County is offering up to $60,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Find out how you can qualify and take a step toward homeownership. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-releases-1-million-for-down-payment-assistance-program-for-first-time-homebuyers/ #DownPaymentAssistance #Homeownership #FirstTimeHomebuyers #MortgageLoan #HousingCounseling #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s HB 1289 seeks to collect feedback from parents when students leave public schools, aiming to improve student retention and educational policies. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/education-committee-approves-rep-stephanie-mcclintocks-bipartisan-bill-to-assess-why-students-are-leaving-public-schools/ #HB1289 #EducationPolicy #PublicSchools #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Julia Dawn Seaver critiques HB 1399, arguing it removes critical protections for incarcerated women. Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-another-day-another-bad-bill/ #HB1399 #WomensRights #JusticeReform #ClarkCountyWa #localnews