Proposed across-the-board cuts are ‘blunt and crude,’ Legislature can show more care OLYMPIA…..Sen. Shelly Short, Senate Republican floor leader, R-Addy, issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the Office of Financial Management that it has...
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“Let the people weigh in”: Senate Republicans again call for special session
OLYMPIA…Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, Senate Republican caucus , issued the following statement in response to the governor’s announcement today that the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order will end at midnight on May 31 and focus will be directed toward opening Washington’s...
Senate Republicans push back results in redrafting of emergency proclamation
OLYMPIA…As a result of the Senate Republicans’ refusal to extend an emergency proclamation that violated the individual’s right to due process, the proclamation has been scaled back and will be reissued by the governor. The new version of the proclamation no longer...
Senate Republican leader responds to criticism over denying extension of proclamation that limits due process
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican leader Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, released the following statement in response to criticism that the Senate Republican denial of the extension of Proclamation 20-45 will hurt victims of domestic violence. “Senate Republicans have always...
Inslee four-phase plan forces many businesses to stay on path to failure
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican leader Mark Schoesler released the following statement in response to Gov. Inslee’s announcement today that he is extending the order to stay home during the COVID-19 public health crisis until May 31 and will allow a 4-phase approach toward...
Senate Republicans call for compassionate economic policies under “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” extension
OLYMPIA…Senate Republicans released the following statement after Gov. Inslee announced that he is extending the “Stay Home, Stay Health” self-quarantine policy another 30 days until May 4. Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler,...
Caucus letter
March 27, 2020 Governor Jay Inslee Office of the Governor PO BOX 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Dear Governor Inslee, During this time of crisis, it is important that we put aside minor differences and come together to work for the common good of all...
Senate Republicans’ letter asks Inslee to veto sex-education bill
OLYMPIA… On the final day of the 2020 legislative session, all 21 members of the Senate Republican Caucus signed a letter sent to Gov. Jay Inslee asking him to veto Senate Bill 5395, which would require comprehensive sexual health education to be taught in all grades...
Senate Republicans will miss retiring Senator from 2nd Legislative District
OLYMPIA – The Senate Republican Caucus issued the following response to the announcement by Sen. Randi Becker, R-Olympia, that she is retiring from the Washington State Senate when her current term expires at the end of this year. Becker will not run for reelection....
Prolific offenders struggling with mental illness would receive help under O’ban’s CARE Act
OLYMPIA…People whose severe mental illness leads them to be prolific criminal offenders and prevents them from consenting to receive treatment could soon benefit from a bill sponsored by Sen. Steve O’Ban, R-Pierce County. Senate Bill 6109 would allow courts to assign...
VIDEO: SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS: WE’RE WORKING FOR ALL OF WASHINGTON
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Senate Republicans to all of Washington: We hear you
Voter frustration with high-handed response to I-976 carries over to legislative agenda Watch our video message. OLYMPIA – Senate Republicans say they share the frustrations of Washington voters with a political establishment that has done all it can to thwart their...