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The Washington State Capitol, also known as the Legislative Building, is pictured in Olympia on April 9.

Legislature makes deadline, secures $35M for I-5 Bridge

The Washington State Capitol, also known as the Legislative Building, is pictured in Olympia on April 9.

April 29, 2019, 10:29pm Clark County News

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, recalled meeting with federal transportation officials to discuss renewed efforts to replace the century-old Interstate 5 Bridge across the Columbia River. Read story

Camas Bike & Sport in Camas (The Columbian files)

Shoppers, say goodbye to sales tax exemption

Camas Bike & Sport in Camas (The Columbian files)

April 29, 2019, 6:20pm Business

Shoppers with Oregon ID will lose their Washington sales tax exemption as they’ve known it under a bill approved over the weekend in Olympia. Read story

A motorist navigates the roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

Businesses express concerns over Vancouver’s tax plan

A motorist navigates the roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

April 29, 2019, 6:03am Clark County News

In a letter to Vancouver city government, a coalition of local business leaders expressed support for the spirit behind an overarching proposal of new taxes and services called A Stronger Vancouver. Read story

Rep. Monica Stonier listens to her fellow representatives during session April 9 in Olympia.

Majority floor leader, Monica Stonier aims for House speaker position

Rep. Monica Stonier listens to her fellow representatives during session April 9 in Olympia.

April 28, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

OLYMPIA -- On March 13, something unusual happened at the Capitol: Rep. Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, rose to give a floor speech. Read story

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Speakers tasked with passing bills, quelling internal conflict

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April 28, 2019, 6:01am Clark County News

The title “speaker” was first used in 1377 in the English Parliament and has since become a commonly used title in deliberative bodies all over the world. Read story

Candidate Monica Stonier walks a Vancouver neighborhood in October 2016, talking to residents about the upcoming election.

Stonier expected to prioritize education issues based on political career

Candidate Monica Stonier walks a Vancouver neighborhood in October 2016, talking to residents about the upcoming election.

April 28, 2019, 6:01am Clark County News

In announcing his retirement as House speaker, Frank Chopp highlighted his work on health care, housing, infrastructure and other issues. Read story

Public meetings for week of April 28

April 28, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County Council, Public Service Center, conference room 698, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. n 11:30 a.m., legislative conference call. Read story

State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, gets ready for the legislative session to begin April 9 in Olympia. During this year’s session, Kraft has called attention to bills she’s found troublesome, in some cases defying legislative convention.

Rep. Kraft comes up short in 2019 legislative session

State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, gets ready for the legislative session to begin April 9 in Olympia. During this year’s session, Kraft has called attention to bills she’s found troublesome, in some cases defying legislative convention.

April 26, 2019, 9:21pm Clark County News

In late March, a video of state Rep. Tomiko Santos, D-Seattle, began circulating on the internet. The video shows Santos, who chairs the House Education Committee, speaking during a town hall about a controversial sex education bill that had drawn hundreds to Olympia in opposition. Read story

Campaign Trail: Stober kickoff party

April 24, 2019, 6:01am Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Ty Stober is hosting a celebration to begin his campaign for a second term beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the Quarry Senior Living, 415 S.E. 177th Ave. Read story

The Vancouver City Council holds a workshop April 22, to discuss A Stronger Vancouver.

Vancouver City Council studies $30M tax proposal

The Vancouver City Council holds a workshop April 22, to discuss A Stronger Vancouver.

April 22, 2019, 8:59pm Clark County News

Deliberation over A Stronger Vancouver continued Monday evening with a city council workshop targeted at all the services and upgrades the city might be able to buy with an additional $30 million a year in tax revenue. Read story