Before an American died, President Donald Trump shut down air travel from China, slowing the coronavirus. He acted early to save lives. 

Our governor has shut down our state.

As the cases of COVID-19 continue to grow throughout our country and in Clark County, it is imperative we listen to the health experts — the scientists and doctors. 

We understand that these are anxious and uncertain times in our community as we respond to the evolving COVID-19 Pandemic. The safety of Clark County residents and employees is our utmost concern.

It absolutely amazes me when I listen to the main media today opposed to the media of 19 years ago when Sept. 11, 2001, America suffered one of the worst disasters ever.  

From the autobiography of Martin Oliver Remmen, Dec. 21 1906-March 3, 1997: 

I am a retired member of the APEA / AFSME union.  

Oregon closed schools for a quarantine period of 14 days. Why did Washington choose to close for 44 days? That’s unnecessary.

Who was identified as the most effective legislator in Washington state by the Center for Effective Lawmaking? 

Taxpayer-funded COVID-19 test kits; isn’t that socialism? No, it’s not socialism because that would not be politically expedient for our Republican friends who are just trying to keep America great.

Why is the ilani casino continuing to operate as of Monday? 

We should all give a huge thank you to Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler for her efforts to get her “ACE Kids Act” passed and signed into law. 

Washington taxpayers should be aware of what our president called Washington Gov. Jay Inslee at a recent news conference. Out came “he’s a snake” loud and clear.

A few weeks ago, I wrote a letter because Democrat congressional candidate Carolyn Long has been promising accessibility to voters but in my experience, she’s been doing the opposite. Since then, others like Kirsten Dennis have defended Long and said that my letter was “distracting,” but did…

All of the headlines and political news can be overwhelming, which is why I’m glad we have Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler in Congress fighting on our behalf.