by kimberlywirtz | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
OLYMPIA…The Washington State Senate Republican Caucus today announced which of its members will serve as the lead Republicans on Senate policy and budget committees for the 2025-26 legislative term. The full slate of committee assignments will be finalized through a...
by Laudan | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Amid impending federal changes to immigration policy, state Senator Phil Fortunato is reintroducing legislation to protect Washingtonians by removing violent criminals who are in the state illegally. Senate Bill 5002 aims to repeal Washington’s sanctuary status...
by ericlafontaine | Jul 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
A few days ago, I returned from a trip to Chicago to Co Chair the National Conference of State Legislatures, Nuclear Legislative Work Group spring meeting on July 8-9. The purpose of these meetings is to provide legislative members with the opportunity to learn about...
by ericlafontaine | Jul 10, 2024 | Taxes and Tax Relief
OLYMPIA… On June 21, State Sen. Matt Boehnke, the Legislature’s leading expert on cybersecurity and technology, was selected to serve on a new state Attorney General task force on artificial intelligence technology. Boehnke, R-Kennewick, will serve on the 18-person...
by ericlafontaine | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, will spend two days on a Human Services Committee tour to help shape the committee’s priorities and how they impact the social services available across Washington State, which are administered by the Department of Children, Youth &...