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AUDIO: Sen. Keith Wagoner critical of Democrats for weakening emergency powers reform

Published on February 21, 2025
Did Washington’s emergency powers reform just get watered down? The state senator leading the charge says yes. Tracy Ellis reports.
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NEWSFLASH: Emergency powers, the mileage tax and more

Published on February 20, 2025
  CORRECTION: The original version of this Newsflash incorrectly quoted the proposed mileage tax at 26 cents per mile. The correct tax rate per mile is 2.6 cents per mile. The article below has been corrected to reflect the 2.6 cent rate.     IN THE NEWS: Emergency powers reform During the pandemic, former Gov....
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VIDEO: FOX 13: WA Gov. Ferguson advocates for Sen. Wagoner proposal limiting governor’s emergency powers

Published on February 19, 2025
Prime sponsor state Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro-Woolley) said the governor should have strong authority to immediately handle an emergency, but the legislature should be able to check that power.
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VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability | Key Issues & Policy Debates

Published on February 18, 2025
Washington State Republican legislative leaders hold a media availability session, addressing key policy issues, budget concerns, and legislative priorities. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary, and other GOP lawmakers discuss public safety, tax proposals, education funding, and housing legislation. They also share their perspectives on ongoing debates with the Democratic majority...
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AUDIO: Senate Republicans introduce 18 bills to address housing crisis

Published on February 18, 2025
Washington State Senate Republicans are launching a robust effort to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Tracy Ellis explains.
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February 24, 2025
Keith Goehner

Senate passes Goehner bill to expand local housing options

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Sen. Keith Goehner’s work to give counties more options for promoting affordable housing received a big boost last Wednesday. The Senate gave overwhelming bipartisan support to Senate Bill 5471, Goehner’s effort to let counties authorize at least one “middle housing” unit on every parcel zoned for single-family homes...
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February 20, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

NEWSFLASH: Emergency powers, the mileage tax and more

  CORRECTION: The original version of this Newsflash incorrectly quoted the proposed mileage tax at 26 cents per mile. The correct tax rate per mile is 2.6 cents per mile. The article below has been corrected to reflect the 2.6 cent rate.     IN THE NEWS: Emergency powers reform During the pandemic, former Gov....
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February 05, 2025
Keith Goehner

Goehner concerned about bill to allow more mobile dwelling units

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Although travel trailers aren’t meant to be used as long-term housing, a bill that recently moved forward from the Senate Housing Committee leans in that direction – too much so for Sen. Keith Goehner. Senate Bill 5332 would expand the areas in which mobile dwelling units (MDUs), such...
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