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The people of Washington are about to watch their new governor make what would seem to be the most important and revealing choice of his short time in office.
No later than Tuesday, Gov. Bob …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/16/25
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As we recognize National Police Week (May 11-17, 2025), we pause not only to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across our country, but also to reflect on the vital role …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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5/13/25
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The Washington Legislature recently adjourned after passing the largest tax increase in state history, and small businesses are going to bear the brunt of it.
One of the bills includes an …
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Kris Johnson
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5/12/25
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and as bad as Washington’s housing market presently is, interventions by elected leaders in Olympia — including the rent control measure …
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Jaime Herrera Beutler
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5/12/25
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As the owners of an independent grocery store serving rural Skamania County, we’ve seen a lot – supply chain disruptions, rising fuel costs, labor shortages. Through it all, we’ve …
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By Andra and John Mobley
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5/12/25
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The Washington Legislature recently adjourned after passing the largest tax increase in state history, and small businesses are going to bear the brunt of it.
One of the bills includes an …
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By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business
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5/9/25
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has set some clear expectations when it comes to raising taxes.
Now that he is the final line of defense against the largest tax increase in state history, …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/9/25
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and as bad as Washington’s housing market presently is, interventions by elected leaders in Olympia — including the rent control measure …
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Commentary by Jaime Herrera Beutler
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5/7/25
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As I near the end of my first year as superintendent, I want to thank you — our families, staff, students and community members — for your support and engagement.
My focus this …
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Dr. Jenny Rodriquez /Superintendent, Ridgefield School District
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5/5/25
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Last week, Portland’s transit agency issued its latest financial warning — TriMet faces a “fiscal cliff” in 2031. The agency needs a huge financial bailout or they will …
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State Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver
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5/5/25
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As we celebrate Small Business Month this May, it’s with a heavy heart and growing frustration that we must also confront the legislative decisions made earlier this year in Olympia.
The …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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5/5/25
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For the past few years Senate Republicans have focused on public safety, affordability and improving the lives of Washington’s children. Now that the 2025 legislative session has wrapped up, …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun / R-Centralia
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5/2/25
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If there was a theme for the 2025 Legislative Sessions in our region, it was major tax changes. On the negative side of the ledger are the “historic” tax increases rammed through in …
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Jason Mercier | Mountain States Policy Center
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4/30/25
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The United States Supreme Court ruled. Voters decided. Other states have acted. But all of this wasn't enough for justices on the Washington state Supreme Court.
That court on Thursday brazenly …
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Chris Cargill / Mountain States Policy Center
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4/29/25
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Washington families are facing real and growing challenges. The cost of living in Washington is among the highest in the nation. We pay more for groceries, ranking fourth in the country. Fuel prices …
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Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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4/29/25
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The expression about a wolf in sheep’s clothing stems from Matthew 7:15, recounting Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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4/25/25
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Earlier this week, The Chronicle published an article online about yet one another reason for us to lose sleep at night.
If it's not the end of the world due to global climate change, now we …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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4/23/25
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In the halls of Olympia, a fierce battle is raging over the future of taxes and spending in Washington state. As a Republican representative, I’m fighting to protect taxpayers from what I see …
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Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver
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4/21/25
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The world feels quieter today. Not because a man has died, but because a voice — steady, grounded and full of grace — has gone silent.
Pope Francis is gone, and for those of us who …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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4/21/25
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The United States Supreme Court ruled. Voters decided. Other states have acted. But all of this wasn't enough for justices on the Washington state Supreme Court.
That court on Thursday brazenly …
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By Chris Cargill / Mountain States Policy Center
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4/21/25
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