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Redox Grows
Pam Lewison is Fighting for Farmers

Redox Grows

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 31:53


American farmers continue to set productivity records, although they face many impediments to success. Pam Lewison in Washington State knows those struggles personally, and she's working to keep agriculture vital and viable. Lewison is research director at the Washington Policy Center's Center for Agriculture. Her mission includes making sure their elected officials understand how legislation and regulation impact those growing their food. She also works with the media, providing articles that educate the public about why agriculture matters.“If we use our words and share them appropriately with the media, we have the opportunity to make sure that people see us as who we are,” Lewison said. “I think that's probably the most powerful avenue that we have available to us.”Lewison and her husband operate JP Ranch, a forage farm in Moses Lake. They have been Redox customers for the past five years, including helping combat salt buildup in their soil, as well as nutrition for their alfalfa crop. As for diKap™, Lewison said “It's fantastic. We get some extra tonnage, and it makes for some really beautiful bales of hay. We have nothing but good things to say about it."

Clark County Today News
Opinion: The Washington State 2025-27 Budget proposal is out and legislators are still spending money the state doesn't have

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 1:02


Mark Harmsworth of Washington Policy Center breaks down the state's new $77.8B budget, questioning whether it delivers real results for taxpayers. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-washington-state-2025-27-budget-proposal-is-out-and-legislators-are-still-spending-money-the-state-doesnt-have/ #Washingtonstate #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #statebudget #taxpolicy #educationfunding #ClimateCommitmentAct #WashingtonPolicyCenter #MarkHarmsworth

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Spokane's voter approved anti-camping initiative is overturned by the Washington Supreme Court

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 1:05


Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that the Washington Supreme Court's decision to overturn Spokane's anti-camping initiative undermines both public safety and voter rights. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-spokanes-voter-approved-anti-camping-initiative-is-overturned-by-the-washington-supreme-court/ #homelessness #Spokane #publicsafety #affordablehousing #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #judicialactivism #localnews #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter

Clark County Today News
Opinion: 'Low-income workers should not have to give higher-income workers more of their wages'

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 0:58


Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center critiques Washington's paid leave payroll tax, arguing it places an unfair burden on low-income workers. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-low-income-workers-should-not-have-to-give-higher-income-workers-more-of-their-wages/ #PaidLeave #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonPolicyCenter #taxpolicy #workerjustice #Vancouver #ElizabethNew #payrolltax #economicimpact

Relationship Insights with Carrie Abbott
Emergency Powers Still a Danger

Relationship Insights with Carrie Abbott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 28:01


During COVID, Gov. Inslee abused his emergency powers, and now a bill to limit Gov. Ferguson's emergency powers has died in committee. Senior Researcher at the Washington Policy Center, Paul Guppy, joins us to discuss emergency powers, the budget and a new reparations plan to give $120,000 to anyone except white people to purchase homes. Wow!

Clark County Today News
Opinion: An Earth Day Lesson – Last year's biggest environmental victories came from free markets

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 0:57


Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center shares how Earth Day should celebrate innovation, private initiative, and voluntary cooperation in protecting the environment. From eradicating the murder hornet in Washington to habitat restoration in Spain, he explains how free-market environmentalism is proving more effective than bureaucratic mandates. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-an-earth-day-lesson-last-years-biggest-environmental-victories-came-from-free-markets/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #EarthDay #ToddMyers #freeMarketEnvironmentalism #WashingtonPolicyCenter #environment

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Time to limit emergency clauses and give voters a choice

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 1:24


Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center outlines how emergency clauses in state legislation are being used to block voter input on major issues. He calls on Governor Ferguson to remove these clauses unless they're truly necessary. Read the full opinion column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-time-to-limit-emergency-clauses-and-give-voters-a-choice/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Washingtonstate #publicpolicy #emergencyclauses #voterchoice

RIGHT Spokane Perspective
Washington Policy Center Young Professionals with Jill Olson

RIGHT Spokane Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 29:40


Next Round
PRI's Earth Week Special - What is the Cost of Going Green?

Next Round

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 62:08


This week, we feature a special recording of our live webinar featuring PRI scholars and policy experts exploring key green topics being debated and discussed in Washington, DC and in the states – from Cap and Trade and gas and carbon taxes to green appliance mandates.  Learn about the latest study from PRI detailing just how much the green transition in California will cost you – you'll grab on to your wallet when you hear the figure!  Panelists include PRI's Dr. Wayne Winegarden and Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Parents told to have a seat; government knows best

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 0:46


Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center says new state laws remove parents from critical health decisions involving their children. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-parents-told-to-have-a-seat-government-knows-best/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #ParentalRights #WAlegislation #ElizabethNew #SchoolHealth #WashingtonPolicyCenter

Week In Review
Week in Review: schools, state budget, and hate crime categories

Week In Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 50:58


Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Washington Policy Center’s Paul Guppy, Seattle Times Claudia Rowe, and host, writer, and producer Angela Poe Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Employers shouldn't pay workers not to work: Paying people to strike should be a union's job

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 0:35


Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center warns that Senate Bill 5041 could harm businesses and taxpayers by allowing striking workers to collect unemployment benefits. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-employers-shouldnt-pay-workers-not-to-work-paying-people-to-strike-should-be-a-unions-job/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #ElizabethNew #SB5041 #UnionDues #UnemploymentInsurance #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WorkerRights #StrikePay #WAleg

Week In Review
Week in Review: President Trump, the legislature, and transgender athletes

Week In Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 52:12


Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Washington Policy Center’s David Boze, Seattle Times Patrick Malone, and consultant Ron Davis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Washington's EV sales far short of next year's state mandate

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 0:39


Washington's EV mandate is approaching fast, but sales numbers remain far below the 35 percent target. Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center explains why the state risks higher car prices and reduced options if laws remain unchanged. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-ev-sales-far-short-of-next-years-state-mandate/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonEVMandate #ElectricVehiclesWA #CarPricesWA #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ToddMyers

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Bill limiting notifications for parents passes committee

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 1:00


A Washington Policy Center column raises concerns about SB 5181, a bill that would reduce parental notification rights in Washington's public schools. The opinion highlights how changes could impact child health and trust between schools and parents. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-bill-limiting-notifications-for-parents-passes-committee/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #parentalnotification #educationpolicy #childhealth #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Senate Bill 5798 is a massive tax increase on the homeowners of Washington

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 1:06


The Washington Policy Center warns that Senate Bill 5798 would open the door to higher property taxes across Washington by removing key limits on increases. Read the full opinion column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-senate-bill-5798-is-a-massive-tax-increase-on-the-homeowners-of-washington/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #propertytax #washingtonlegislature #sb5798 #taxpolicy #washingtonstate #homeowners #washingtonpolicycenter #initiative747

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Parents could have less access to information about school-aged children

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 1:24


Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues that two bills — HB 1296 and SB 5181 — could reduce parental access to important medical information about children in Washington's public schools. Learn what's at stake and why she believes this could harm child well-being. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-parents-could-have-less-access-to-information-about-school-aged-children/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #parentalrights #HB1296 #SB5181 #studentprivacy #publicschools #Initiative2081 #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Should you fear the end of the Department of Education?

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 1:21


President Trump's plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education is stirring debate in Washington state. David Boze of the Washington Policy Center unpacks what this could mean for local school control, spending, and outcomes. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-should-you-fear-the-end-of-the-department-of-education/ #educationpolicy #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #DepartmentofEducation #Washingtonstate #schoolreform

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Should striking workers be paid by their employers not to work?

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 1:15


Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center warns Senate Bill 5041 could increase strikes, reduce job opportunities, and cost Washington businesses and taxpayers hundreds of millions. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-should-striking-workers-be-paid-by-their-employers-not-to-work/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #strikepaybill #SenateBill5041 #unionstrikepolicy #ElizabethNew #Washingtonstate #Vancouver #Opinion

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Legislative leaders fail (again) to limit the abuse of emergency power in Washington state

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 1:40


Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center says the latest attempt to limit emergency powers in Washington state has failed. Still, Governor Ferguson's voluntary pledge may bring more accountability. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-legislative-leaders-fail-again-to-limit-the-abuse-of-emergency-power-in-washington-state/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #EmergencyPowers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SB5434 #PaulGuppy #GovernorFerguson

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Another increase in the state's CO2 tax; Another failure by Ecology staff to understand the market

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 0:48


Washington's CO2 tax has surged again, increasing fuel costs across the state. Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center explains why state officials continue to miscalculate market impacts. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-another-increase-in-the-states-co2-tax-another-failure-by-ecology-staff-to-understand-the-market/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WACarbonTax #EnergyPolicy

Fruit Grower Report
Ag Economy Bill Fails Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025


A bill that could have helped with the financial consequences of certain legislation on the ag industry has died in Olympia. Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison explains.

Fruit Grower Report
Ag Economy Bill Fails Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025


A bill that could have helped with the financial consequences of certain legislation on the ag industry has died in Olympia. Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison explains.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Legislative winners and losers so far

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 0:31


Washington Policy Center's Mark Harmsworth breaks down the winners and losers in Washington's latest legislative session. Some tax proposals failed, while others remain active. Read the full analysis at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-legislative-winners-and-losers-so-far/ #Vancouver #WashingtonPolicyCenter #LegislativeSession #WashingtonLegislature #StateBills #BusinessRegulations #TaxPolicy #HousingCosts #RentControl #EconomicPolicy #PublicPolicy #GovernmentRegulations #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Clark County Today News
Opinion: How the legislature just voted to raise your rent

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 0:37


Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center discusses how House Bill 1217 could worsen Washington's housing crisis by increasing rent costs and reducing supply. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-the-legislature-just-voted-to-raise-your-rent/ #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #HouseBill1217 #RentControl #HousingMarket #PropertyOwners #RentalLaws #HousingAffordability #EconomicPolicy #WashingtonLegislature #LocalNews

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Legislation is being considered that could harm children

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 0:43


Washington state lawmakers are considering legislation that could limit parental involvement in critical decisions affecting minors. Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center discusses why parents should be paying attention. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-legislation-is-being-considered-that-could-harm-children/ #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #ParentalRights #Initiative2081 #WashingtonLegislature #MinorsMedicalDecisions #ParentalConsent #SJR8204 #HB1296 #SB5181 #SB5708 #HB1176 #SocialMedia #MatureMinorDoctrine #WashingtonPolicyCenter #localnews

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Senate Bill 5041 — a favor for unions — will harm safety net for workers

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 0:51


Washington state lawmakers are debating Senate Bill 5041, which proposes extending unemployment benefits to striking workers for 26 weeks. Critics argue that this would drain the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, a system meant for workers who lose jobs through no fault of their own. Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center warns that this bill would put businesses at risk and shift financial responsibility from unions to employers. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-senate-bill-5041-a-favor-for-unions-will-harm-safety-net-for-workers/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #SenateBill5041 #UnemploymentBenefits #StrikingWorkers #WorkerRights #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Clark County Today News
Opinion: The outcome is split so far on four bills related to WA Cares

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 0:53


Two bills to reform WA Cares failed this session, while two others move forward. Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center discusses their impact on the program and what lawmakers should do next. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-outcome-is-split-so-far-on-four-bills-related-to-wa-cares/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WACares #PayrollTax #LongTermCare #WashingtonLegislature #PolicyReform #RetirementPlanning #WorkerBenefits

Clark County Today News
Opinion: House Bill 1402 would define which jobs require a driver's license but omits to provide the definition

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 0:33


Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center discusses the concerns surrounding House Bill 1402, which aims to limit driver's license requirements in job postings. Critics argue the bill's vague language could create legal uncertainty for employers. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-house-bill-1402-would-define-which-jobs-require-a-drivers-license-but-omits-to-provide-the-definition/ #HouseBill1402 #employmentlaw #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

RIGHT Spokane Perspective
Washington Policy Center Young Professionals with Jill Olson

RIGHT Spokane Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 29:40


Clark County Today News
Opinion: Let trained psychologists prescribe to improve mental health

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 0:56


Elizabeth New (Hovde) from Washington Policy Center discusses Senate Bill 5112, which would allow trained psychologists to prescribe medication, potentially improving mental health care access in Washington. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-let-trained-psychologists-prescribe-to-improve-mental-health/ #SenateBill5112 #MentalHealthCare #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Save Family Farming Show
What Farmers Should Watch In Olympia This Year

Save Family Farming Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 20:41


Washington state's legislature is back in session in Olympia through at least April, and legislators are considering a variety of proposals that could affect agriculture. Pam Lewison, the Research Director for the Center for Agriculture at the Washington Policy Center, joins Dillon with a rundown of issues both positive and negative that she's tracking right now.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Medical debt bill: A dangerous gamble with unintended consequences

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 0:47


Washington lawmakers are debating Senate Bill 5480, a proposal to void medical debt reported to credit bureaus. Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center warns that while the bill aims to help struggling patients, it could drive up healthcare costs and encourage non-payment. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-medical-debt-bill-a-dangerous-gamble-with-unintended-consequences/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #MedicalDebt #HealthcareCosts #DebtCollection #FinancialAccountability #SenateBill5480 #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

RIGHT Spokane Perspective
Washington Policy Center Young Professionals with Jill Olson

RIGHT Spokane Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 29:40


Clark County Today News
Opinion: Testifying in Olympia — on a proposal to change our system of health care

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 0:43


Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center testified in Olympia on Senate Joint Memorial 8004, which seeks taxpayer-funded universal healthcare in Washington. She argues for free-market solutions over government intervention. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-testifying-in-olympia-on-a-proposal-to-change-our-system-of-health-care/ #ElizabethNew #WashingtonPolicyCenter #UniversalHealthcare #HealthCareCosts #TaxpayerFunded #GovernmentIntervention #FreeMarketSolutions #PriceTransparency #Telehealth #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Clark County Today News
Opinion: The Nation's Report Card – F for 'Fix It Already'

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 0:50


The latest Nation's Report Card shows concerning trends in student performance, with Washington state struggling to meet proficiency standards. Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center calls for more parental control in education to drive reform. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-nations-report-card-f-for-fix-it-already/ #NationsReportCard #EducationReform #LearningLoss #SchoolAccountability #ParentalChoice #NAEP #StandardizedTesting #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Washington in Focus
Weekend Edition | $45 Million EV Rebate Program Exhausted by High-Income Earners

Washington in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 24:00


(The Center Square) – Washington state's $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing electric vehicles fell far short of promises to deliver environmental results and help middle-income people buy EVs, concluded a Washington Policy Center policy brief released on Wednesday. According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, the program provided up to $9,000 off a new EV lease for low-income drivers at the point of sale. The state agency claimed this translates into lease payments under $200 a month, well below the average gas-powered automobile payment of more than $700 a month.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Electric Vehicle rebate program failed, but will it be expanded anyway?

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 0:44


Washington's Electric Vehicle rebate program fell far short of expectations, delivering just one cent of environmental benefit per dollar spent. A new Washington Policy Center report questions the cost-effectiveness of the program, which fell well below sales projections and led to high per-ton CO2 reduction costs. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-electric-vehicle-rebate-program-failed-but-will-it-be-expanded-anyway/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #EVRebate #ElectricVehicles #TaxpayerFunds #CO2Reduction #EnvironmentalPolicy #PublicSpending #TeslaModel3 #LegislativeBudget #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Clark County Today News
Opinion: An obscure Washington State salary law is still causing employers to lay employees off

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 0:38


Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center discusses how Washington's rising salary threshold for exempt employees is leading to layoffs, reduced work hours, and fewer opportunities. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-an-obscure-washington-state-salary-law-is-still-causing-employers-to-lay-employees-off/ #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SalaryLaw #OvertimeRules #EmployerRegulations #BusinessImpact #NonprofitChallenges #JobMarket

Clark County Today News
Opinion: HB 1380 would allow homeless people to sue a city and collect taxpayer dollars

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 0:44


House Bill 1380 could allow homeless individuals to sue cities over public land restrictions, potentially raising taxpayer costs. Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center explains why this bill may create more problems than solutions. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-hb-1380-would-allow-homeless-people-to-sue-a-city-and-collect-taxpayer-dollars/ www.ClarkCountyToday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #HB1380 #homelessness #Washington #publicland #taxpayerfunds #legalissues #municipallaws #housingpolicies #citybudget #propertytaxes

Week In Review
Week in Review: Trump executive orders, Ichiro, and ferries

Week In Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 51:10


Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Economic Opportunity Institute’s Rian Watt, Seattle Times Josh Farley, and Washington Policy Center’s David Boze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: House Bill 1334 would allow municipalities to increase property taxes significantly

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 1:15


Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center warns that House Bill 1334 could lead to significant property tax increases by adjusting the way inflation is calculated. The proposed change could allow municipalities to raise taxes up to 6% annually. Read more about the potential impact at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-house-bill-1334-would-allow-municipalities-to-increase-property-taxes-significantly #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #Vancouver #HouseBill1334 #HB1334 #propertytaxes #taxincrease #WashingtonPolicyCenter #inflation #ConsumerPriceIndex #governmentspending #taxpolicy #economicimpact

Clark County Today News
Opinion: The Employment Security Department still is unable to meet its obligations

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 0:53


Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center examines the ongoing failures of Washington's Employment Security Department, highlighting inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and the need for further reforms. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-employment-security-department-still-is-unable-to-meet-its-obligations #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #EmploymentSecurityDepartment #ESDfailures #unemployment #governmentaccountability #publicrecords #fraudprevention #smallbusiness #localnews

Clark County Today News
Opinion: WA Progressives lost in 2024 - they just don't know it

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 0:45


David Boze from the Washington Policy Center explores how government policies impact businesses, taxation, and education in Clark County. From economic regulations to civic engagement, his latest column highlights key policy debates. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-progressives-lost-in-2024-they-just-dont-know-it.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Make employers pay striking workers? Too silly!

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 1:04


Elizabeth New (Hovde) from the Washington Policy Center critiques Senate Bill 5041, a proposal to provide UI benefits to striking workers, calling it a costly burden on businesses. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-make-employers-pay-striking-workers-too-silly on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #SenateBill5041 #UIBenefits #BusinessChallenges

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Rent Control is back – and this time it means it

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 1:30


Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques House Bill 1217, arguing that rent control policies fail to address Washington's housing crisis. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-rent-control-is-back-and-this-time-it-means-it #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #RentControl #HousingMarket #RentalRegulations #HousingAffordability #PropertyOwners #EconomicPolicy #WashingtonLegislation

Clark County Today News
Opinion: New bill highlights need for sales tax removal

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 0:57


Pam Lewison, with the Washington Policy Center, shares her perspective on eliminating Washington's sales tax on farm equipment and how Senate Bill 5092 could benefit the state's farmers and ranchers. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-new-bill-highlights-need-for-sales-tax-removal on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Vancouver #ClarkCountyWa #farmingequipment #salesTax #localnews

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Legislature convenes Monday – Priorities, pessimism and political realities

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 0:44


Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center analyzes voter priorities and legislative challenges as the 2025 session begins. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-legislature-convenes-monday-priorities-pessimism-and-political-realities on www.ClarkCountyToday.com for more. #LegislativeSession2025 #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #TaxPolicy

Week In Review
Week in Review: growth, Seattle Police Department, and minimum wage impact

Week In Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 51:29


Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with PubliCola’s Erica Barnett, Seattle Times David Kroman, and Washington Policy Center’s Paul Guppy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Meta's Mark Zuckerberg recommits to free speech

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 1:16


Mark Zuckerberg pledges a renewed commitment to free speech on Meta's platforms. Donald Kimball of the Washington Policy Center breaks down what these changes mean. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-metas-mark-zuckerberg-recommits-to-free-speech www.ClarkCountyToday.com for the full story. #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #Meta #FreeSpeech #MarkZuckerberg