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Washington State Department of Transportation is projected to face a $900 million funding shortfall by the 2027-2029 biennium. Factors include reduced gas tax revenue, increased project costs, and less federal funding. Learn more about WSDOT's challenges at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsdot-faces-900-million-funding-gap-by-2027-2029-biennium/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #WSDOT #transportationfunding #MoveAheadWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Donald Kimball from the Washington Policy Center discusses the inefficiencies of the $42 billion BEAD program designed to expand internet access in rural areas. Learn how private companies are outpacing the program and why flexible solutions like Starlink may be better suited for these communities. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-42-billion-internet-program-that-has-connected-zero-people/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #BroadbandAccess #InfrastructureInvestment #Starlink #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #localnews

Sarah Akey, a Vancouver resident, critiques the Vancouver City Council’s recent decision to oppose four citizen-backed initiatives appearing on the November ballot. These initiatives aim to reduce costs and provide more choice to Washingtonians. Read her full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-their-motivation-is-money/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #VancouverCityCouncil #LetsGoWashington #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #localnews

Clark County Today brings you the latest update as the recreational burn ban is lifted in Battle Ground following rainfall and cooling temperatures. While wildfire danger has decreased, residents should still follow safety guidelines for outdoor burning. Get the full story and important fire safety tips at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/recreational-burn-ban-lifted-in-battle-ground-2/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #firesafety #recreationalburnban #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #localnews

🚧 Expect delays on SR 14 in Washougal due to paving work – plan your travels accordingly. 🍲 The Empty Bowls event in KAM-iss raised funds for Inter-Faith Treasure House – a big success for the community! 🗳️ The CCRCC passed a resolution condemning political violence, while the Washington GOP Chair has filed a lawsuit challenging the consent decree overturning voter residency requirements. 💊 In today’s opinion column, concerns are raised over government control of prescription drug prices. 💰 Vancouver received a ten-million-dollar loan from the Washington State Department of Commerce. 👮‍♂️ Vancouver City Council endorses Proposition Four to fund police services.

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WSDOT will conduct paving work on SR 14 in Washougal on Thursday, Sept. 19, with single-lane closures expected to cause delays. This work is part of preparing the road for the rainy season. Learn more about the project and stay informed on travel updates at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsdot-travel-advisory-expect-daytime-delays-for-paving-work-on-sr-14-in-washougal-thursday/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #WSDOT #SR14 #Washougal #TrafficDelays #RoadConstruction #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Empty Bowls Camas event raised funds for Inter-Faith Treasure House, combining local art and food to support hunger awareness. Watch highlights from the event and learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/video-empty-bowls-camas-a-big-success-for-inter-faith-treasure-house/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #EmptyBowls #Camas #InterFaithTreasureHouse #localartists #fundraiser #hungerawareness #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

The Clark County Republican Central Committee has adopted a resolution condemning political violence, following assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ccrcc-adopts-resolution-condemning-political-violence/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #politicalviolence #TrumpAssassination #JimWalsh #MattBumala #CCRP #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Jim Walsh, Washington GOP Chair, has filed a federal lawsuit to challenge a decree that overturned the 30-day voter residency rule. Walsh stresses the need to address this issue for election integrity. Learn more by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-chair-files-lawsuit-against-consent-decree-overturning-voter-residency-requirement/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #voterresidency #electionintegrity #JimWalsh #WAGOP #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Elizabeth New (Hovde) from the Washington Policy Center delves into the implications of government control over prescription drug prices. In her opinion, focusing on broader Medicaid reform is the real solution to healthcare cost concerns. Learn more by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-government-controlling-the-price-of-prescription-drugs-is-not-promising/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. Hashtags: #prescriptiondrugcosts #Medicaidreform #pricecontrols #pharmaceuticalinnovation #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClarkCountyWa #localnews