Government Affairs News

·       $20m in long-term care money for WA Immigrants will cover 173 non-citizens https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/20m-in-long-term-care-money-for-wa-immigrants-to-cover-fewer-than-200-people/

·       Opinion:  WA “Rainy day fund” won’t be able to help fire victims. Rep John Ley states that the state’s reserves sit at 5.6% of annual revenue.  Lowest in the country  https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-states-rainy-day-fund-wont-help-fire-victims/

·       2/3rds of eligible CC Voters did not turn in a ballot for the Primary election  https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-two-thirds-of-clark-county-eligible-voters-didnt-turn-in-a-ballot-in-the-primary-election/

·       Clark County Council continues process to change its Rules of Procedure to mirror Vancouver.  This would let the majority direct how individual councilors vote on boards and commissions.  https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/clark-county-council-continues-process-to-change-its-rules-of-procedure-to-mirror-vancouver/

·       VPS Weighs requesting state financial oversight for a year

https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/aug/12/vancouver-public-schools-weighs-being-placed-on-binding-financial-conditions-by-state/

·       Vigor unveils first of its kind vessel for US Amry.  The modernized landing craft will improve speed and effectiveness of the Army’s dynamic force repositioning https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/aug/11/vigor-unveils-first-of-its-kind-vessel-for-u-s-army/

·       Vancouver City Council approves 11 year extension for HP East campus  at Section 30 https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jul/31/vancouver-city-council-oks-11-year-extension-for-hp-east-campus/

·       State Policy states that new affordable housing must be close to transit lines.  According to Vancouver officials, this is good intentions, but bad policy https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/aug/11/good-intentions-but-bad-policy-vancouver-officials-worry-new-state-law-will-impact-housing-goals/

·       More then half of COV’s facilities functioning suboptimally.  Cost to expand, renovate or replace could reach $720m.  https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/aug/10/more-than-half-of-vancouver-facilities-functioning-suboptimally-consultants-report-highlights-needs-for-expansion-renovation-or-replacement-totaling-720-million/