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A bill that would exempt menstrual products from sales tax is moving toward becoming law.

Washington closer to exempting menstrual products from sales tax

A bill that would exempt menstrual products from sales tax is moving toward becoming law.

March 9, 2020, 3:50pm Clark County News

A bill that would exempt menstrual products from sales tax is moving toward becoming law. Read story

A voter drops off a ballot at the box on West 14th Street in downtown Vancouver.

Elections expects 50 percent turnout for presidential primary

A voter drops off a ballot at the box on West 14th Street in downtown Vancouver.

March 8, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

Despite voter confusion and irritation over having to select a political party, Clark County election officials say they are on track for a 50 percent turnout in Tuesday’s presidential primary. Read story

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Washington House approves Sen. Ann Rivers’ animal cruelty bill

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March 7, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

A self-professed dog lover has helped push a bill through the Legislature that updates animal welfare law. Read story

Vice President Mike Pence, right, speaks with Gov. Jay Inslee at the Washington State Emergency Operations Center, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Camp Murray in Washington state. Pence was visiting to discuss Washington state&#039;s efforts to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Pence praises Inslee for state’s COVID-19 response

Vice President Mike Pence, right, speaks with Gov. Jay Inslee at the Washington State Emergency Operations Center, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Camp Murray in Washington state. Pence was visiting to discuss Washington state&#039;s efforts to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 5, 2020, 6:35pm Clark County Health Free

Vice President Mike Pence pledged the Trump administration’s full support to Washington state officials Thursday as the coronavirus death toll there continued to mount. Read story

Nikki Kuhnhausen's stepfather Vincent Woods, left, and mother Lisa Woods, right, listen to the judge during the bail review hearing for David Y. Bogdanov at Clark County Superior Court on Thursday morning, Jan. 2, 2020. Judge David Gregerson set $750,000 bail Thursday for Bogdanov, the suspect in the slaying of a transgender Vancouver teen Nikki Kuhnhausen. Transgender activist and advocate Devon Rose Davis, right, comforts Lisa Woods.

Inslee signs legislation named for slain Vancouver transgender teen

Nikki Kuhnhausen's stepfather Vincent Woods, left, and mother Lisa Woods, right, listen to the judge during the bail review hearing for David Y. Bogdanov at Clark County Superior Court on Thursday morning, Jan. 2, 2020. Judge David Gregerson set $750,000 bail Thursday for Bogdanov, the suspect in the slaying of a transgender Vancouver teen Nikki Kuhnhausen. Transgender activist and advocate Devon Rose Davis, right, comforts Lisa Woods.

March 5, 2020, 12:34pm Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law today a bill that will prevent a defendant from using so-called panic defenses upon discovering a victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation. Read story

In this Feb. 8, 2019 photo, Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, speaks during a committee meeting at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Stonier is one of the candidates vying to become speaker of the House in Washington state as House Democrats are poised to elect the first woman to the position in history when they take a scheduled vote at a caucus meeting Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Seattle. The selection must then be approved by the full House at the start of the 2020 legislative session in January. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Sex education bill passes in Washington House

In this Feb. 8, 2019 photo, Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, speaks during a committee meeting at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Stonier is one of the candidates vying to become speaker of the House in Washington state as House Democrats are poised to elect the first woman to the position in history when they take a scheduled vote at a caucus meeting Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Seattle. The selection must then be approved by the full House at the start of the 2020 legislative session in January. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 5, 2020, 9:59am Clark County News

The Washington House approved legislation requiring public schools to provide comprehensive sexual education by the 2022-23 school year after a marathon debate that didn’t wrap up until after 2 a.m. today. Read story

A photo of Tiffany Hill is seen on display at the candlelight vigil at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Dec. 1.

Washington House unanimously approves Tiffany Hill Act

A photo of Tiffany Hill is seen on display at the candlelight vigil at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Dec. 1.

March 4, 2020, 8:45pm Clark County News

A bill to provide electronic monitoring and real-time victim notification is close to becoming state law, three months after a Vancouver woman was killed by her estranged husband. Read story

Rey Reynolds intends to run as an Independent Republican for Washington Senate in the 49th Legislative District.

Vancouver police officer to seek seat in state Senate

Rey Reynolds intends to run as an Independent Republican for Washington Senate in the 49th Legislative District.

March 4, 2020, 8:00pm Clark County News

A police officer best known for his rich baritone voice intends to run for the state Senate in the 49th Legislative District. Read story

Woodland High School seniors Rachel Young, left, and Ariana Vega, center, talk with teacher Shari Conditt during an advanced government class at Woodland High School in early 2020. Experts say allowing students to discuss controversial subjects in the classroom can build more critical readers, thinkers and voters.

Southwest Washington teachers tackle politics in the classroom

Woodland High School seniors Rachel Young, left, and Ariana Vega, center, talk with teacher Shari Conditt during an advanced government class at Woodland High School in early 2020. Experts say allowing students to discuss controversial subjects in the classroom can build more critical readers, thinkers and voters.

March 1, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

For a high school government teacher in 2020, there’s no telling what any given day will bring. Read story

Signs calling for opposition to a proposed sex education curriculum are seen after being confiscated from a community member during a Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors meeting in October 2019.

Washington Democrats push ahead with sex ed legislation

Signs calling for opposition to a proposed sex education curriculum are seen after being confiscated from a community member during a Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors meeting in October 2019.

March 1, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Washington lawmakers are proceeding with legislation requiring public school districts to provide comprehensive sexual health education to all students by the 2022-23 school year. Read story