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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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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, … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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, … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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, … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
For weeks, the Legislature’s majority Democrats have been keeping the people of Washington in the dark about the new state operating budget. That’s unacceptable, but it would be even … more
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 … more
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