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Dear Battle Ground Councilors,
I am writing to address the council’s recent decision regarding the National Day of Prayer proclamation. While the council is certainly entitled to recognize …
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5/11/26
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The NW 5th Street plan affects more than just residents in the surrounding area. We have worked on this plan for 10 years, and yet the council will not consider dropping the NW 5th Street plan.
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5/11/26
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I am a 15-year citizen of Clark County who votes conservative. I am also a constituent who appreciates John Braun's excellent work and his communications in the Reflector. I am hereby notifying Sen. …
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5/11/26
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Cade Barker’s story about the County Council’s “discussion” about fireworks is a perfect example of “squeaky wheel” politics, which is the first refuge of mediocre politicians. 40 …
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5/11/26
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It has been a privilege to have this space week after week to alert readers about important public-policy issues facing our beautiful state and how the Republican members of our state Senate are …
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By. Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/8/26
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Back in February, when the Association of Washington Business released a survey showing that nearly one in five Washington employers were looking to move business to another state — and almost half …
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By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business
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5/6/26
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As both an ordained minister and a student of history, I read the recent Oregon Public Broadcasting article on the “Christian vision” for Battle Ground with deep concern. Faith can be a powerful …
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5/4/26
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Since the assassination of Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk, many have begun attending Church services and even started taking ground in politics. But with this comes a controversial subject …
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5/4/26
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The Battle Ground School District released the funding and program cuts officially for the 2026-2027 school year. I encourage every community member to visit the District Website to see what was cut …
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5/4/26
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The State of Washington is not what it used to be. It ranks last or near the bottom in many respects. I have always thought its finances were a little wobbly, and now we hear that S&P and …
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5/4/26
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I am a 3-decade citizen of Clark County who votes conservative. I am also a constituent who has received excellent help from Sen. John Braun's office. I have written Sen. Braun that I will not be …
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5/4/26
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I am a registered Democrat leaning towards being an independent because, while both parties may have some words I agree with, I have problems with the outcomes they produce.
It is the …
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5/4/26
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For years, the Sheriff has warned that we are dangerously understaffed with deputies. Clark County remains well below even Washington’s already-low average.
For over a decade, requests for …
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5/4/26
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John Braun commentary: Shine light on governor’s court appointments by requiring Senate confirmation
If the Democrats’ new income tax ends up before the state Supreme Court, as many expect, the case will bring a heightened level of public interest in the justices themselves.
Taxpayers will …
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By Sen. John Braun
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5/1/26
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As April comes to a close and May arrives, homeowners are feeling the financial hit of scraping together enough money to pay property taxes.
Despite a reported “1% cap” on property tax …
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By Rep. John Ley
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5/1/26
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Boston has its "Big Dig," New York has its Second Avenue Subway and the states of Washington and Oregon are getting set to play in the same league.
Replacing the aging Interstate Bridge between …
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By Sens. John Braun and Jeff Wilson
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4/29/26
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Imagine standing at a gas pump in Lakewood, Vancouver or Spokane, watching the numbers climb with agonizing speed, and knowing that thousands of miles away, the Strait of Hormuz — the world’s …
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By Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton
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4/29/26
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I think Americans should have the right to own guns. My reasons for this include hunting and self-defense. I think Americans should have this right, and if not, that would be a terrible turn for our …
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4/27/26
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In a recent letter, I wrote about the importance of clear leadership in shaping a community’s direction. The natural follow-up question is: what happens when that direction isn’t clearly defined?
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4/27/26
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As April comes to a close, homeowners are feeling the financial hit of scraping together enough money to pay property taxes. Despite a reported “1% cap” on property tax growth, their experience …
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Rep. John Ley
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4/27/26
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