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Washington state’s so-called leadership on climate policy has been a disaster: it has backfired.
Although the investments have been made and the words from Olympia have been said, CO2 …
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Commentary by Chad Taylor / chad@chronline.com
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1/13/25
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Those of us who take to heart President Lincoln’s words that government is “of the people” appreciate being asked to offer a forecast of an upcoming session.
Our constituents …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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1/10/25
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Editor,
The recent letter on immigration by Mrs. Randi Condon was well thought out and written. I only have some small corrections and comments to make.
First, the word “vetted” …
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1/7/25
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Editor,
I’m writing to express support for the two levies the Ridgefield School District will have on the Feb. 11 ballot.
Proposition 12 is a replacement of the expiring educational …
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1/7/25
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Editor,
It was disappointing to see in the Dec. 4, 2024, Reflector that the effort to get a YMCA to Battle Ground failed. When I travel across this great nation and visit family and friends, I …
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1/7/25
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One of the most significant shifts from our recent elections is that America is headed back to an “all-of-the-above” strategy that expands our energy options rather than further …
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Don Brunell
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1/7/25
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Editor,
I support Nancy Halvorson’s Letter regarding the certification and publishing of the Equal Rights Amendment. Ms. Halvorson, president of the League of Women Voters Clark County, …
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12/31/24
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Editor,
It is time to change who can be on City Council, committees and boards in Ridgefield. As all of Clark County knows, Ridgefield is exploding. What some might or might not know is that the …
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12/30/24
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Senate Republicans will go into the 2025 legislative session next month with three priorities: Work toward a safer Washington, an affordable Washington and a better future for our children. Most of …
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Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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12/30/24
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Editor,
With respect to the letter written to you by Mr. Bruce McClay: Yes, Mr. McClay is indeed correct regarding the wonderful, inspiring words on the plaque of the Statue of Liberty. In 1865, …
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12/23/24
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History runs in cycles, repeating itself. This election would be called a short cycle because people (and voters) are full of contradictions and have poor short-term memory.
People …
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12/23/24
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Of all the public policy issues legislators wrestle with, the issue of chronic homelessness is easily among the most frustrating.
It’s frustrating to think of all the billions of tax …
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Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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12/23/24
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Earlier this month, the City of Federal Way released data showing crime rates overall had fallen 11% from a year ago.
That’s great news for any community, especially one of the larger …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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12/20/24
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In the United States, women and girls are not legally guaranteed equal rights. We have seen the devastating consequences of this reality in our fights against unequal pay, workplace …
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12/16/24
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Editor,
This is a thank you to everyone who made last weekend special in La Center. We joined hundreds of others at the Christmas tree lighting in downtown La Center on Dec. 8. The fireworks(!), …
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12/16/24
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What every parent desires is quality education for their children, and as a heartfelt plea from a parent in the Battle Ground school district, this should not be too much to ask for. My children, …
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12/16/24
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Editor,
On Thanksgiving, as I was pumping gas, a young man was searching through the trash cans for something to eat. One customer rudely told him to get a job. Another quickly got in their car …
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12/16/24
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Newly elected legislators in the Washington State House of Representatives gathered in Olympia recently beginning their orientation for the upcoming 105-day session that begins Jan. 13. The biggest …
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John Ley
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12/16/24
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Senate Republicans will go into the 2025 legislative session next month with three priorities: Work toward a safer Washington, an affordable Washington and a better future for our children. Most of …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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12/13/24
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Editor,
When I moved to this area a few years ago I was excited to be living in a community where there were still ‘neighborhoods’ where people were good and kind, and cared about …
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12/9/24
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