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SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about transportation, catalytic converter thefts, emergency powers, and more. ...
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A recap of the 2022 legislative session: Update from Rep. Paul Harris
Now that the 2022 legislative session has ended it’s time to reflect on what happened over the course of the last 60 days in Olympia. Like all sessions, this one had both good and bad results. Unfortunately, there were also a lot of missed opportunities to pass legislation that would have made a real difference. As your state legislator, I understand I represent everyone from the entire political spectrum. That’s why I do everything I can to work with representatives on ...
Rep Goehner's Legislative Update: Virtual Town Hall thank you, end of session review
The 2022 Legislature adjourned on March 10. The following email update is a little lengthy, but it touches on many issues we have been discussing this session and through the interim. I hope you will take the time to read it and contact me with any questions, comments or concerns. The legislative session was mostly virtual after last year's completely virtual session. The public was not allowed in the legislative buildings and committee hearings were conducted virtually. A small number ...
2022 Legislative session in the rear view mirror
Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the 2022 legislative session now in the rearview mirror, I wanted to update you on some of the highlights of this 60-day legislative session. It has been an honor for me to represent and serve the people of the 16th district and be your voice in Olympia. Much like last year, state spending, tax relief, emergency powers, law enforcement, and gun control captured most of the headlines and I want to share more information on these topics. When ...
14th District legislators pleased to see local projects in final state capital budget
The 14th District team of Sen. Curtis King and Rep. Gina Mosbrucker and Rep. Chris Corry are applauding the new two-year state supplemental capital budget approved by the Legislature this week for including many projects located in their district. "I am very pleased with the level of funding that has been provided to the projects in our district that are included in the capital budget. These projects will help our district for years to come. Representatives Corry and Mosbrucker and I ...
House Democrats pass pickleball legislation, fail to pass emergency powers reform or meaningful tax relief
We just passed the final major deadline of this year's 60-day legislative session, which is scheduled to adjourn next Thursday. Tonight marked the final opportunity for lawmakers in the House to pass bills that originated in the Senate, and vice-versa. The only bills exempted from this deadline are those deemed necessary to implement the budget. While House Democrats found the time tonight to pass a bill that would make pickleball Washington's official state sport, they did not find the time to ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Spencer Boudreau about the governor’s emergency powers, the state operating budget and more. https://soundcloud.com/am1400-kedo/town-hall-2-24-22?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing ...
House-proposed supplemental capital budget with $7.76 million in project funding for 12th District approved by committee
Rep. Mike Steele, ranking member and lead negotiator on the House Capital Budget Committee, and Rep. Keith Goehner are pleased to announce today's committee approval of the 2022 supplemental capital budget. The representatives said the supplemental agreement continues the historic work from last year and provides funding for key infrastructure projects across the state and the 12th District. The House proposed 2022 supplemental budget includes a total of $1.5 billion in spending, with $77.4 million in bonds — and leaves $27.6 ...
Join us for a town hall tomorrow!
Dear Neighbor, It’s been a busy week in Olympia! As legislators make their final push to pass bills before the session ends, there are many topics to update you on. That’s why I’m joining my seatmates, Reps. Kelly Chambers and Cyndy Jacobsen for a virtual town hall tomorrow night. I hope you’ll joins us as we update you on many of the issues we have been working on this year. More details can be found below! 2022 Supplemental operating budget – it’s ...
Reps. Keith Goehner and Mike Steele hold a Virtual Town Hall on Feb. 19, 2022
12th District Reps. Mike Steele and Keith Goehner provide an update of the 2022 legislative session and answer questions from constituents during their virtual town hall on Feb. 19, 2022. To listen and watch the town hall click here, or you can click on the photo below. ...
Rep. Goehner's Legislative Update: Virtual Town Hall, emergency powers, long-term care tax, and majority's transportation plan
We have reached the house of origin cutoff. House bills have been sent to the Senate and we start back into committee work and consider bills passed by the opposite chamber. There are a number of issues I want to update you on and let you know about an upcoming town hall event. Please let me know if you have any questions about this email update or other legislative issues. Virtual Town Hall Mark your calendar and be sure to join Rep. ...
Two of my bills approved by the House
Today marks the end of the fifth week of the 2022 legislative session. We have 27 days to go and a lot of things left to tackle. Before I get to legislative updates, however, I wanted to offer my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Justin Krumbah. His senseless murder was a shock to me, as I know it was to all of you. I want to thank those of you who took the time yesterday to gather ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about guns in museums, campaign finance, tow truck safety, a climate bill’s impact on housing prices, catalytic converter theft, emergency powers and more. https://soundcloud.com/am1400-kedo/town-hall-2-10-22?si=6a5e0ebb3d9240038f6246265b305e48&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing ...
Session midpoint: Good, Interesting and Controversial bills
Dear Neighbor, It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through this year’s legislative session. While things continue to be mostly virtual, there was a recent rule change allowing more Senate members on the floor of the chamber when voting on legislation. This update comes at the point during session when lawmakers spend most of their time debating and voting bills out of the Senate. Bills that pass this chamber will be delivered to the House of Representatives and must go ...
9th District legislators to host virtual town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 22
Sen. Mark Schoesler, Rep. Joe Schmick and Rep. Mary Dye are inviting citizens to join them Tuesday, Feb. 22, for a 9th District virtual town hall meeting. The eastern Washington lawmakers will provide an update of the 2022 legislative session and then take questions from participants. Citizens may also submit written questions during the registration process. During the town hall meeting, the 9th District legislative team will discuss several issues, including: The Democrats' mandatory long-term care insurance tax. The state's $8.8 billion ...
12th District legislators to hold virtual town hall meeting Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.
Reps. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, are inviting 12th District citizens to join them for a virtual town hall meeting on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. The lawmakers will be giving an update on the 2022 legislative session and taking live questions from participants. Constituents may submit written questions during the registration process. The remote town hall meeting will be conducted using the Zoom platform. Those who would like to take part in the hour-long event must pre-register in advance ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Ann Rivers on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Ann Rivers talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about the point of the session known as policy cutoff, the challenges of a virtual session, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and pharmaceutical costs. ...
Sen. Curtis King's Olympia Update - Join us at 14th District Virtual Town Hall February 19
In this update, I cover the first few weeks of the 2022 legislative session and preview the 14th District virtual town hall on February 19. You can read the entire e-newsletter here. ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about anti-gun legislation, bad Democrat bills, the governor’s emergency powers, and her tax relief plan. ...