by ericlafontaine | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
As a first-term senator, I am excited about how much we accomplished for the people of Washington and the Mighty 8th District during the 2024 legislative session. As the Republican leader on the Human Services Committee, I am steadfast in my efforts on behalf of our...
by kimberlywirtz | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, today shared his reaction to comments made by Seattle school teacher Ian Golash during an interview posted Friday to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. When asked if the Oct. 7, 2023 attack...
by fdgadmin | Mar 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Legislature adjourned on March 7. This email update has an overview of the initiatives, the budgets, and some of the good and bad of the legislative session. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Three initiatives passed As I mentioned...
by kimberlywirtz | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
OLYMPIA – Two Republican bills addressing Washington’s fentanyl crisis are headed to the governor’s office for final consideration, but senators say they are surprised by a cutback in this year’s budget for local law enforcement drug task forces. Senate Republicans...
by kimberlywirtz | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Friends and Neighbors, The 2024 legislative session wraps up today. The 2025 session doesn’t begin until next January. In the meantime, we move into the period called “interim,” when legislators return to their districts and their regular lives…...
