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SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Topics include his upcoming town halls meetings; the high-capacity magazine ban; and legislation he plans to sponsor on rent transparency, property tax relief, affordable housing, squatters’ rights, bridge safety, salmon, election integrity, and more. ...
Supplemental budget passes legislature, adds $2 billion in spending
Record spending continued in the nearly $72 billon dollar supplemental operating budget the legislature passed this year. The good news is the two-year spending plan does not include any new taxes. Unfortunately, it also does not include any real relief for middle-income families who are struggling. Under Democratic leadership, state spending has doubled over the past decade, all while Washingtonians face an increasing number of crises, including affordability, housing, education, childcare, public safety, and the fentanyl emergency, with little to no ...
Sen. Jeff Wilson to host town hall meeting in Aberdeen Saturday, April 13
OLYMPIA – Jeff Wilson, senator from southwest Washington’s 19th Legislative District, will host a town hall meeting in Aberdeen on Saturday, April 13. Wilson, R-Longview, will appear at the Bishop Center for the Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College, 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public, and questions and comments from attendees are welcome. Wilson said he looks forward to taking questions about the 2024 legislative session. “I call it ...
Rivers will not seek another term in state Senate
LA CENTER… Sen. Ann Rivers has decided not to run for re-election to the state Senate from Washington’s 18th Legislative District. Rivers, R-La Center, was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010, appointed to the Senate in mid-2012, then won three four-year terms. Her decision was driven by an increase in her workload at the city of Longview, where she is assistant city manager, as well as a desire to spend more time with her family. “Serving the people of Clark County ...
E-News: Join your 16th District lawmakers for town halls next week!
As a farmer I'm very familiar with hand tools, but I have to say -- helping to break ground for a community project is one of my favorite uses for a shovel! This is from the recent ceremony for the Prosser Clubhouse, for which I secured $105,000 in the Senate's version of the supplemental capital budget. That money remained in the final capital budget adopted during the final week of the 2024 session. I've visited the other Boys and Girls ...
Torres-sponsored bills signed into law by the governor
Today Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres that is aimed at making Washington safer and supporting access to criminal justice. The new law joins three additional Torres-sponsored measures signed by Inslee since the 2024 session ended earlier this month. “I am pleased to see these important bills receive such broad bipartisan support and be signed into law,” said Torres, R-Pasco and a member of the Senate Law and Justice Committee. “Our state has a public-safety crisis, ...
The people set the pace for the 2024 session, and the Legislature followed
The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Shelly Short’s subscribers March 15, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Short’s e-newsletters, click here. Scene on the Senate floor in Olympia March 7 after the final gavel came down to end our 60-day 2024 legislative session. Dear friends and neighbors, This was the year the people started taking Olympia back. That’s how I sum up this year’s legislative session. And it certainly was refreshing to see! This session demonstrated how powerful the people can be when they ...
35th district lawmakers secure millions in state budget funds
OLYMPIA… Last week, the Washington State Legislature passed this year's supplemental capital, operating, and transportation budgets, which update the 2023-2025 biennial budget passed last session. Thirty-fifth district lawmakers, State Senator Drew MacEwen and Representatives Dan Griffey and Travis Couture worked collaboratively to secure over $16 million in capital budget appropriations, nearly $2 million in operating budget appropriations, and $60 million in transportation budget appropriations, respectively. “The millions we were able to get in this capital budget will make a significant difference in ...
Rep. Keith Goehner | Three initiatives passed by the Legislature, wins for the citizens, capital budget projects for the 12th District
It has been a historic week in Olympia. On Monday, lawmakers passed three initiatives. I supported all three as they addressed important issues, as evidenced by the large number of signatures gathered for the initiatives and the overwhelming number of people who signed in favor of the measures during the public hearings. The three initiatives passed by the Legislature: I-2113 would restore police authority to pursue fleeing suspects. Since 2021, when the majority party passed HB 1054, crime has skyrocketed. Washington is among the nation's ...
17th District lawmakers secure more than $21 million in the 2024-25 supplemental capital and transportation budgets
The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously approved the state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget today. The biennial construction, repair, and infrastructure funding plan, Senate Bill 5949, appropriates a total of $1.33 billion in funding. Reps. Paul Harris and Kevin Waters, who helped secure more than $21 million of funding for the 17th District, were pleased to see that many important projects in their district will be moving forward, including: $300,000 for the downtown Camas Lighting Transformation project. $300,000 for a Fire Station 41 headquarters. $200,000 ...
House Republican Deputy Leader Mike Steele and Rep. Keith Goehner announce more than $26 million in district-funded projects included in 2024 supplemental capital budget
House Republican Deputy Leader Mike Steele and Rep. Keith Goehner have announced the inclusion of more than $26 million in district-funded projects in the 2024 supplemental capital budget, 2ESSB 5949. The budget received unanimous approval from House lawmakers today in Olympia. The announcement by the 12th District lawmakers highlights their commitment to securing funding for their communities. These allocated funds will support a variety of essential projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure, bolstering community services, and promoting economic development within the region. Steele, ...
E-News: Hearings scheduled on initiatives next week; this week went to budgets
With Sen. Lynda Wilson of Vancouver in the Senate chamber. The supplemental operating budget passed today by the state Senate reflects some of my input, which I worked through her as Senate Republican budget leader and her counterparts on the majority side. Keep reading for details. Dear Neighbor, Greetings from the state Capitol! I have important news about voter initiatives that couldn't wait... for reasons that will become apparent. This past weekend I reported to you how our Democrat colleagues had finally committed ...
Public hearings on the initiatives next week| An update from Rep. Leonard Christian
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The state House unveiled its 2024 supplemental capital budget proposal on Monday. As a member on the House Capital Budget Committee, I’ve been working hard to steer projects into our district, including: $10 million for the Seven Nations Healing Lodge youth expansion to help improve behavioral healthcare. $1 million for Broadway Senior Housing, a 60-unit affordable senior housing complex. $300,000 to design and implement accessibility for Scale House Market and Kitchen, including ADA parking accommodations and exterior lighting. $258,000 for a playground ...
Rep. Keith Goehner | Three initiatives scheduled for public hearings, proposed operating budget, town hall thank you
After more than six weeks in Olympia, the majority party in the House and Senate have announced they will permit hearings on three of the six initiatives submitted to the Legislature by the people this year. The hearings are scheduled for next week, about 10 days before the 2024 Legislature is scheduled to adjourn. I urge all citizens to weigh in on these important issues. Your voice matters, and now you have the opportunity to share it. Here are the details ...
Live from Olympia -- the good, the interesting, the controversial
Note: This e-newsletter originally was distributed to Sen. Gildon’s subscribers Feb. 23, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. A visit from royalty: I was delighted this year to present the Senate resolution honoring Pierce County’s Daffodil Festival, and to welcome the Daffodil Court to the Capitol. The celebration, now in its 91st year, recognizes the leadership and volunteerism of our youth. A queen will be crowned March 2, and the celebration culminates in a grand floral parade April 6 ...
There’s still time to sign up for our Zoom town hall tomorrow
I hope this short letter finds you well. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you in Olympia. I wanted to remind you that I will join my 17th District seatmates, Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, and Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, for a virtual town-hall meeting tomorrow evening, Feb. 22 at 6:30, to discuss the 2024 legislative session. Those who wish to participate in the meeting must register for the event online by clicking here or by scanning the QR code ...
IN THE NEWS: Legislators from the 39th District take part in Concrete town hall
By Racquel Muncy / Skagit Valley Herald | Residents of the state's 39th Legislative District gathered at Concrete Theatre on Saturday for a town hall with Sen. Keith Wagoner and representatives Carolyn Eslick and Sam Low. ...Each of the legislators had an opportunity to speak about what is important to them before taking questions from the audience. Wagoner mentioned that in 2024 there are six initiatives from constituents and he is in favor of all six. ...One resident asked if the Legislature had thought ...
E-News: Property-tax threat goes away, but threat to rural health care remains
I was happy to welcome members of Teamsters 117, which represents Department of Corrections employees, when they came over from Walla Walla to visit the Capitol earlier this month. In response to the question "Who has been assaulted on the job?" probably half raised their hands. Feedback like this often inspires legislation, and I will be following up with them on this and other concerns in the spring. Dear Neighbor, Greetings from the state Capitol! This week the state Senate wrapped up its ...
Please join us at our virtual town hall next week for an update on the 2024 legislative session
It’s hard to believe the 2024 session is already entering its final weeks. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, we reached the house of origin cutoff, meaning that was the last day bills could be voted out of their respective chamber. After a week and a half of more committee meetings to consider bills from the Senate, we’ll head back to the floor for more voting, which will wrap up on March 7. Please Join Us for Our Virtual Town Hall Before I give ...
Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall Thursday, Feb. 22
The state lawmakers serving eastern Clark County and Skamania County will hold a virtual town hall meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 22. Using the Zoom platform, Sen. Lynda Wilson and Reps. Paul Harris and Kevin Waters will give constituents an opportunity to learn more about the 2024 legislative session, which is scheduled to end March 7. In addition to reviewing some of the bills that have passed in the Senate and House of Representatives, and providing an update ...