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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... ...
State Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, announced today she will not seek reelection at the end of her current term, concluding nearly a decade in the Legislature and almost 30 years... ...
Rep. Suzanne Schmidt, R-Spokane Valley, is celebrating the signing of four bills into law, marking a successful legislative effort focused on public safety, worker protections, and more efficient government. Among... ...
Sen. Matt Boehnke and Reps. April Connors and Stephanie Barnard secured key investments for the 8th District and the Tri-Cities region in the 2026 supplemental capital budget, building on major... ...
Families of Washington law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty will soon have stronger protection from health coverage gaps under legislation sponsored by Rep. Sam Low... ...
The governor signed legislation from Rep. David Stuebe on Wednesday that will reinforce Medicaid support for emergency ambulance providers and protect access to lifesaving services across Washington. House Bill 2531... ...
Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, joins KIHR to discuss the progress on one of his bills, the supplemental operating budget passed by the majority party. Stuebe explains how the budget spends... ...
Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe that would reinforce Medicaid support for emergency ambulance providers and protect access to lifesaving services across the state is one step closer to becoming law,... ...
Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, and Rep. Deb Manjarrez, R-Wapato, join Austin Jenkins for TVW’s Inside Olympia: Freshman Profile. The two freshman lawmakers discuss their legislative districts, their work history, backgrounds,... ...
During Monday’s House Appropriations Committee, Ranking Republican, Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, took an uncompromising stand against a bill he described as state-sponsored kidnapping. Senate Bill 6184 would let youth shelters... ...
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.... ...
Reps. Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell joined Jeff Conwell on KOZI Radio to provide a legislative update as session nears its final weeks. Abell discussed the proposed state income tax... ...
Reps. Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell joined Jeff Conwell on KOZI Radio to provide a legislative update as session nears its final weeks. Abell discussed the proposed state income tax... ...
Rep. Andrew Engell joined Chris Hansen on KPQ Radio’s Legislative Hotline to provide updates from Olympia, including a pending vote in the House Finance Committee on the proposed “millionaire’s income... ...
Rep. Andrew Engell spoke with Doug Nadvornick on Spokane Public Radio about legislation he says is aimed at solving practical problems facing Eastern Washington residents. Engell highlighted two bipartisan bills... ...
Reps. Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell joined seatmate Sen. Shelly Short for their weekly “Live from Olympia” radio program on KOMW Radio to discuss the final weeks of the legislative... ...
Reps. Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell joined seatmate Sen. Shelly Short for their weekly “Live from Olympia” radio program on KOMW Radio to discuss the final weeks of the legislative... ...
State Reps. Travis Couture, Jim Walsh, and Matt Marshall issued a sharp warning Friday after House Democrats advanced a controversial plan that redirects billions from the Law Enforcement Officers’ and... ...
Legislation that would take a comprehensive look at how state regulations impact Washington’s farmers and ranchers was approved by the Washington State House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bipartisan legislation... ...
The Washington State House of Representatives has unanimously approved legislation from Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, to allow advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physicians assistants (PAs) to supervise radiologic procedures, ensuring... ...