Funding to Clark County cities, nonprofits, public utilities, ports, school districts and others through the Climate Commitment Act has grown to nearly $80 million since…
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‘We are already suffering’: Clark County businesses worried with WA gas tax increase coming July 1
By The Citizen on May 22, 2025
Clark County motorists will pay more at the pump now that Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a 6 cent-per-gallon gas tax increase Tuesday afternoon.…
Clark County businesses stand to be hit hard by higher B&O taxes passed by the Legislature this year
By The Citizen on May 16, 2025
Some Clark County businesses are alarmed about two large tax increases aimed at them recently approved by the Legislature. Read more… Source: The Columbian
WA bill capping rent increases doesn’t ease tenants’ fears in Clark County
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
Duana Ricks-Johnson, a 54-year-old veteran and single mother, returned from advocating for rent stabilization in Olympia last year to find a 14-day pay-or-vacate notice on…
WA budget boosts public defense funding but Clark County chief defender still hoping for more
By The Citizen on May 8, 2025
While Clark County’s chief public defender says he’s grateful the Legislature more than doubled funding for public defense services in its new budget, he still…
Clark County staffing companies brace for tax expansion awaiting governor’s signature
By The Citizen on May 7, 2025
Local staffing companies are bracing for a new tax expansion passed by the Legislature late last month. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Changes in curbside recycling likely to mean higher costs for Clark County residents
By The Citizen on May 2, 2025
Most Clark County residents have curbside recycling available. A new bill passed by the Washington Legislature this session could spell changes, and higher costs, for…
Washington’s spirits and craft beer industries at loggerheads over proposal to revamp alcohol taxes
By The Citizen on May 1, 2025
Washington’s spirits and beer distributors are up in arms over an effort to rethink how the state taxes alcohol. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Is rent cap step forward or backward? Clark County advocates on both sides of issue weigh in
By The Citizen on April 29, 2025
Washington will likely cap rent increases, news that leaves Clark County renters relieved and landlords reeling. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Workforce Southwest Washington plans for the worst amid funding uncertainties, rising demand for employment services
By The Citizen on April 23, 2025
Uncertainty is the word of the day for budget planners at both companies and public agencies. Washington’s workforce development programs are no exception. Read more… …