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As April comes to a close, homeowners are feeling the financial hit of scraping together enough money to pay property taxes. Despite a reported “1% cap” on property tax growth,... ...
7th District lawmakers dismayed by income tax vote and Olympia overreach, yet proud of accomplishments In a 2026 legislative session overshadowed by passage of an income tax, area lawmakers scored key... ...
Legislators from the 7th Legislative District will hold a Town Hall meeting in Colville on Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Ag Trade Center in Colville. They will... ...
Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Business Champion of the Year award, presented by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce to recognize an elected... ...
Washington cannot afford to lose economic development opportunities because state timelines fail to match the real-world pace of federal approval. For certain clean energy transformation projects, including those tied to... ...
In a sine die interview with TVW’s Mike McClanahan, House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary delivered a blunt assessment of the 2026 legislative session and the direction Democrats are taking Washington.... ...
As Washington seeks to lead the nation in clean energy production, the complex regulatory realities of next-generation facilities often clash with existing state timelines, putting potential investments and family wage... ...
In response to a request for comment from NonStop Local KHQ about gas prices in Washington state, Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, issued the following statement Friday: “Washington Democrats own this... ...
Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, speaks on the House floor in opposition of House Bill 2515, which would have required data centers to pay additional utility charges, comply with clean energy... ...
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor against Senate Bill 5982, which would expand the types of entities subject to the Clean Energy Transformation Act. Ley shares just... ...
House Republican Budget Leader Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, led the fight for Republicans Saturday during the more than nine-hour debate on the majority Democrats’ proposed budget. Couture and House Republicans... ...
Rep. Andrew Engell and Sen. Shelly Short joined KOMW’s Live From Olympia to discuss the recently passed operating, transportation, and capital budgets and key issues affecting the 7th Legislative District.... ...
Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, provides an update from Olympia following the House of Origin cutoff, the critical deadline by which bills must pass their originating chamber to remain active. While... ...
Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, joins KONA Radio to talk about the future of nuclear energy in Washington and the legislative hurdles facing her push for advanced reactor technology. Barnard provides... ...
The lawmakers focused on the proposed income tax (SB 6346), raising concerns about its constitutionality, potential economic impacts on employers and agriculture, and what they see as long-term pressure for... ...
In this episode of the Fix Washington Podcast, host Rep. Peter Abbarno sits down with 8th District Rep. Stephanie Barnard to discuss the policies shaping Washington’s economic future. Barnard explains... ...
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, rises on the House floor to oppose House Bill 1903, highlighting what he sees as the deep irony of the legislation on Valentine’s Day. He argues... ...
As the United States moves to modernize its energy infrastructure, Reps. Stephanie Barnard and Mark Klicker warn that Washington state faces a critical choice: lead the next generation of nuclear... ...
Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, speaks on the floor to explain why House Bill 2215 is going to hurt Washington and continue to raise the cost of fuel without benefiting the... ...
Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, shares the latest news going on in the Legislature with Lance Tormey of KIT Radio. Ybarra discusses the majority party’s new income tax proposal and how... ...
In this video, Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, breaks down which House Bills are moving forward, including efforts to bring federal dollars back to local communities through the MATCH Act, support... ...
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks in the House Environment and Energy Committee against House Bill 2271, which would make recycling more cumbersome and expensive for Washingtonians, ultimately increasing the cost... ...