We work closely with the members of the news media to provide them with the most up-to-date information we have about the actions of the Legislature. Reporters, editors, producers, bloggers are encouraged to use the below resources and to contact our Communications office to get in touch with legislators for interviews.
House and Senate Republicans also hold weekly media availability meetings with members of leadership to update the media and answer questions.
Communications staff contacts
Please contact our staff below to get in contact with the representatives for which they write. General caucus positions and questions should be directed to John Handy.
John Handy, Communications Director
john.handy@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-5758
Dan Kristiansen, Republican Leader
Brendon Wold, Communications Deputy Director and Eastern Washington Outreach
brendon.wold@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7698
Gary Alexander
Larry Haler
Ed Orcutt
Shelly Short
Joe Schmick
Elizabeth Scott
David Taylor
Bobbi Cussins, Western Washington Outreach
bobbi.cussins@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7252
Cathy Dahlquist
Susan Fagan
Mark Hargrove
Joel Kretz
Chad Magendanz
Steve O’Ban
Stephanie Davenport, Public Information Officer
stephanie.davenport@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7031
Vincent Buys
Larry Crouse
Mike Hope
Linda Kochmar
Drew MacEwen
Brandon Vick
Kurt Hammond, Central Washington Outreach
kurt.hammond@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7794
Cary Condotta
Paul Harris
Brad Klippert
Matt Manweller
Jason Overstreet
Norma Smith
Hans Zeiger
John Sattgast, Broadcast Coordinator
john.sattgast@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7257
Jan Angel
Dave Hayes
Norm Johnson
Terry Nealey
Matt Shea
Sarah Stewart, Web Coordinator
sarah.stewart@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7720
Bruce Chandler
Jeff Holy
Charles Ross
Maureen Walsh
Judy Warnick
J.T. Wilcox
Ashley Wilson, Public Information Officer
ashley.wilson@leg.wa.gov (360) 786-7761
Richard DeBolt
Brad Hawkins
Kevin Parker
Liz Pike
Jay Rodne
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Print media
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Online media
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If you have questions or problems with our Web site, please contact Sarah Stewart at hrcwebmaster@leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7720.
Radio media
To set up interviews on radio with any of our members, please contact John Sattgast at john.sattgast@leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7257.
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Listen to Capitol Report
Capitol Report is a three-minute radio “news and views” program with House Republican state lawmakers discussing current issues in the Washington State Legislature. If you would like to receive this program by e-mail for your radio station, please contact John Sattgast at john.sattgast@leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7257.
TV Media
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The 2013 regular session adjourned April 28. A special session began May 13 - budget writers and caucus leadership are negotiating an agreement before other members are called back to Olympia to vote on a final budget.