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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... ...
During the marathon debate on the income or “millionaire’s” tax bill in the state House of Representatives, House Republicans offered 53 amendments to make the bill better. Among those amendments was... ...
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Michael Keaton, R-South Hill, to strengthen crime victim protections for Washington National Guard members serving in state duty status was signed into law Wednesday by Gov.... ...
‘The Jim Judd Memorial Act is a victory for our men and women who serve in uniform,’ says Abell Legislation sponsored by Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, to strengthen representation and... ...
Rep. Michael Keaton, R-South Hill, spoke on the House floor in support of Senate Bill 5827, which creates a pre-discharge certification so that military service members can apply for civil... ...
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,... ...
Rep. Michael Keaton, R-South Hill, spoke in the House Appropriations Committee in support of Senate Bill 5420, which expands certain benefits for service members, veterans, and their families. The bill... ...
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. Cyndy Jacobsen, R-Puyallup, spoke on the House floor for Remembrance Day, which annually observes the unjust forced removal and incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Jacobsen recounted what... ...
This week, the state House unanimously passed House Bill 2417, sponsored by Rep. Michael Keaton, R-South Hill, to guarantee that Washington National Guard members who are crime victims have certain... ...
Live From Olympia on Okanogan Country Radio featured 7th Legislative District lawmakers Shelly Short and Hunter Abell with host Tracey Ellis. Rep. Andrew Engell was out this week. The discussion... ...
Live From Olympia on Okanogan Country Radio featured 7th Legislative District lawmakers Shelly Short and Hunter Abell with host Tracey Ellis. Rep. Andrew Engell was out this week. The discussion... ...
House Bill 2417, sponsored by Rep. Michael Keaton, R-South Hill, unanimously passed the state House Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee this week. The bill updates the Washington Code of... ...
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, joined the WA House of Representatives to honor the Washington National Guard. Ley shared his admiration and gratitude for all Guard members and their dedicated service... ...
Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, has proposed legislation to establish a Global War on Terror (GWOT) Memorial on the Washington State Capitol Campus. Abell, who has served in the military for... ...
Legislation to address a long-standing benefit disparity for wounded service members has been introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Joshua Penner, R-Orting, House Joint Memorial... ...
Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, and Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, join Jeff Conwell from KOZI Radio to discuss the 2026 legislative session. They talk about the state’s budget shortfall and remind listeners... ...
Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, and Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, join Chris Hansen on KPQ Radio to discuss the 2026 legislative session. They talk about the state’s budget shortfall and remind... ...
The House has voted overwhelmingly to update the structure of Washington’s Veterans Advisory Committee, which advises the governor and the Department of Veterans Affairs on issues affecting veterans. John Sattgast... ...
A new proposal at the state Capitol would create a permanent memorial honoring Washington service members who fought the Global War on Terror. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House... ...
‘This is part of what government does. We honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion in service to our country,’ says Abell State Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium,... ...