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• Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’ 05/02/2025
  Rep. John Ley reflects on the 2025 legislative session, highlighting local funding victories and warning of major tax increases passed by the majority. The post Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’ first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies 05/02/2025
  School districts in Washington are filing civil rights complaints against the state over gender identity policies, prompting a federal Title IX investigation. The post Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• Video: White House holds briefing on ‘Restoring Common Sense’ 05/02/2025
  The White House hosted a May 1 press briefing on “Restoring Common Sense” as the nation reflected on the first 100 days of President Trump’s current term. The post Video: White House holds briefing on ‘Restoring Common Sense’ first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap 05/02/2025
  Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center breaks down the highlights and lowlights of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, warning of rising taxes and new mandates. The post Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• John Jay announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission 05/02/2025
  John Jay has announced his candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission District Three, Position 3, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and balanced governance. The post John Jay announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen to host town hall on fentanyl crisis 05/02/2025
  Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen will host a public town hall on May 6 to address the fentanyl crisis and its impact on families across Southwest Washington. The post Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen to host town hall on fentanyl crisis first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again 05/02/2025
  Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center argues that new vehicle and fuel taxes in Washington will raise driving costs while diverting funds away from roads. The post Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• Candidate filing week begins Monday 05/02/2025
  Candidate Filing Week for Washington’s 2025 election cycle runs May 5–9, with declarations and payments due by 5 p.m. Friday. The post Candidate filing week begins Monday first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• Overnight full closure of I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 6 05/02/2025
  WSDOT will fully close southbound I-5 near Woodland overnight on Tuesday, May 6 for a bridge inspection using a chain drag test. The post Overnight full closure of I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 6 first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.
• 17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets 05/02/2025
  17th District lawmakers helped secure more than $46 million in the state’s 2025–27 capital and transportation budgets for key projects across Camas, Washougal, Vancouver, and Southwest Washington. The post 17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.