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CCRP Newsletter April 20, 2025

CCRP Newsletter April 20, 2025

Clark County Republican Party‍

C-TRAN Board Update

Michelle Belkot, who was removed from the C-TRAN Board of Directors last month, describes her removal as unlawful, and the board opted to pause action on a vote regarding the language of the funding of light rail until July, allowing time for legal process‍.

Read more from Clark County Today here.

The meeting was well represented by several members of the Clark County Republican Party. You can watch the meeting here.

Legal representation of the C-TRAN board members will be paid for by tax dollars.

Michelle Belkot Legal Defense Fund here.

April 22, 2025 Special Election‍

Ballots will be mailed April 4th. Please expect them to arrive in your mailbox no later than April 10th.

This is not a county-wide election. See all the details here.


La Center Schools in the State and Federal Spotlight‍
DATE: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
LOCATION: La Center High School Commons
TIME: 7 pm

What is the issue? The La Center School Board, Superintendent, and Staff who have chosen to do the right thing by putting the Parent's Rights first; by not withholding information from parents and not mandating the usage of pronouns, but instead foster an inclusive environment by simply asking for a child's name instead of their pronoun. The policy does not mandate the question nor use of pronouns, but instead allows staff to use the students' preferred pronouns and names if the student requests.

Get more information from Patriots United here

KGW article here.

Clark County Today Op-Ed: La Center Schools — Committed to families and their children here.

KVI 570 here.

Feds to investigate WA schools agency over gender inclusivity conflict read the article from the Washington State Standard here.


The 2025 Washington legislative session
is scheduled to conclude on Sun, April 27

With Democrats having the majority in Washington, it is more important than ever to voice your opinion to your representatives.

House Current Floor Activity https://app.leg.wa.gov/far/House/Calendar

Senate Current Floor Activity https://app.leg.wa.gov/far/Senate/Calendar

You can watch live or recorded sessions at https://tvw.org/schedule/

Get information on dates and bills at https://leg.wa.gov/bills-meetings-and-session/session/ or https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/

Fight back: Take action against these bad bills! - https://stopbadbills.houserepublicans.wa.gov/

Senate Democrats pass $18.5 BILLION in new taxes Easter weekend‍

Read details and see links to important floor speeches from senate Republicans here.


HB 2076‍ Creating the Washington department of government efficiency.

Do you support efficiency within Washington State? Washington State Representative and WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh is sponsoring and has introduced this bill. The potential legislation could be heard in the 2026 legislative session. Complete the "support" comment here to show your support (it's easy) https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2076

Read more from The Daily World  here.

The Chronicle


SB 5181‍ Amending the parents rights initiative to bring it into alignment with existing law.

Some of the biggest changes the bill would make to 2081 center around parents’ access to their children’s medical records.
It would remove the rights of parents to be notified when medical services are being offered to their child, including notifications when a school has arranged for medical treatment that results in follow-up care outside normal school hours. The bill passed with no Republicans in support.

Read the Reflector article here.


Washington Parents file Title IX Complaint against Washington State‍

All of the school districts in Washington state receive federal funding and therefore must comply with Title VI and the Equal Protection Clause. However, as we review in detail below, recent Washington state laws as well as OSPI policies and Teacher Training procedures encourage and/or require school districts to violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.

Read information from the Washington Parents Network here - https://washingtonparentsnetwork.com/news/washington-parents-network-title-vi-complaint

Reflector article here.


Rep. John Ley opposes a bill that would allow for higher tolling fees for the I-5 Bridge project


WA health care expansion for low-income illegal immigrants on track to be maintained‍

Washington began to offer Medicaid-like health care coverage last year for thousands of low-income immigrants living in the state without legal status.

Now, with talks over the next two-year state budget in their final stages, lawmakers are looking to maintain the expansion.

Read the article at The Washington Standard here.


Election Observer Training‍

Interested in becoming an Election Observer? Per WAC 434-261-020, observers are required to receive training.

Sign up here - https://clark.wa.gov/elections/election-observer-training


Federal Reporting Tools‍

The U.S. Department of Education is committed to ensuring all students have access to meaningful learning free of divisive ideologies and indoctrination. This submission form is an outlet for students, parents, teachers, and the broader community to report illegal discriminatory practices at institutions of learning. The Department of Education will utilize community submissions to identify potential areas for investigation.‍

https://enddei.ed.gov/

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigates more than 400 violations of criminal law, ranging from child exploitation to transnational gangs. Use this form to report suspected criminal activity.‍

https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form


Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Town Hall

Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Luepke Community Center Community Room
1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663


Intelligence Hearing Video

Including Joseph Kent - Director of the National Counterterrorism Center‍

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