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2022: Clark County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Clark County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 20.3%.

By Vancouver Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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Skamania County: Residents received $28.36 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Skamania County, providing an average of $2,276 per capita to residents.

By Vancouver Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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Clark County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.1% in 2022

By Vancouver Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.1% of income in Clark County, providing an average of $2,007 per capita to residents.

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Skamania County: Income Maintenance made up 1.6% of total income in 2022

By Vancouver Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Skamania County, providing an average of $1,013 per capita to residents.

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Clark County residents received $10,329 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 35th in Washington

By Vancouver Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Clark County received an average of $10,329 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in Washington.

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Skamania County ranks 29th highest in Washington for per capita government transfer income at $11,300 in 2022

By Vancouver Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Skamania County received an average of $11,300 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th lowest in Washington.

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Clark County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By Vancouver Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Clark County, providing an average of $1,073 per capita to residents.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Clark County in 2021

By Vancouver Reporter | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Clark County received $3.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Skamania County rise or fall in 2021?

By Vancouver Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Skamania County received $39,035 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Skamania County farmers in 2021 reached $25,141

By Vancouver Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Skamania County received $25,141 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Clark County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Vancouver Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Clark County received $7,519,575 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Recovery Residential Treatment Options for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 28, 2023, Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) and Young Kim (R-CA-40) announced their new bipartisan bill, the Protecting Moms and Infants Reauthorization Act, to support residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women living with substance use disorders.

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Deadline Extended For Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants for eight positions on the City’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

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Community Invited To Comment On Draft Short-Term Rental Regulations

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 25, 2023

Vancouver City Council will host a public hearing and vote on proposed short-term rental regulations, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 10.

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Gluesenkamp Perez Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, 2023, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced that her office is accepting applications for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge.

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City Accepting Applications For Affordable Housing Fund Grants

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 18, 2023

Up to $1.7 million in Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) dollars are currently available to developers, nonprofits and other housing providers for projects that provide housing for low-income households in Vancouver.

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ICYMI: Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Childcare in Rural America

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 15, 2023

Last week, Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03), Tracey Mann (R-KS-1), Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-8) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5), introduced the Expanding Childcare in Rural America (ECRA) Act to improve the availability and quality, and lower the cost, of childcare in agricultural and rural communities.

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Gluesenkamp Perez Announces $24.2M Grant to Expand Rural Broadband Access in Lewis County

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 12,2023, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced that Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County (Lewis County PUD) will receive more than $24.2 million for rural broadband expansion through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s ReConnect Program.

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Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Study Impact of Microplastics on Biosolids

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

Last week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA-40) introduced legislation to research the impact of microplastics on biosolids.

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Vancouver Fire Marshal Issues Recreational Burn Ban

By Vancouver Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

Due to extremely dry conditions, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli is issuing a total ban on recreational burning effective at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, June 15, for the city of Vancouver.