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How we fund K-12 education is the main issue separating the two majority parties in the House and Senate and the reason the Legislature is now in a second special session. I share the...
There seems to be no end to the ideas state government comes up with to take your hard-earned money. Two years ago, the Legislature adopted an 11.9 cent gas tax hike...
At a press conference April 6, Gov. Jay Inslee made some disturbing comments against the concerns of rural Washington, reflected in this Capital Press article. Apparently, the governor could care less...
I am working with Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, to draft landmark legislation that would expedite new assessments on properties impacted by the Hirst decision. You can read the details below. Democratic leaders...
Just a little over a month ago, I sent you a “Gun Rights Update” co-authored with my seatmate, Rep. Dan Kristiansen. Now that the committee and floor cutoffs for House bills have...
Tonight at midnight will be the halfway point of the scheduled 105-day session. We are making progress on major issues facing our state: Fixes for McCleary and Hirst Competing education plans...
Just a quick reminder that we are holding a telephone town hall meeting tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 21) for citizens throughout the 39th District to discuss issues with us and get an...
A frank discussion about potential impacts of a Washington State Supreme Court decision on water rights There is another big state Supreme Court ruling that has not captured the front page...
Here's a quick flash alert from Rep. John Koster. . . Important business and employer bills are coming up for a hearing. Click on the links below for more information. (Committee times/locations...
Here's a quick flash alert from Rep. John Koster. . . . Important personal liberties bills are coming up for a hearing. Click on the links below for more information. . House...