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In a recent House Transportation Committee briefing, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, questioned the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) about substantial cost increases for the removal of barriers impeding fish... ...

Dec. 8, 2023

Fourth District State Representatives Suzanne Schmidt and Leonard Christian are inviting constituents to join them for a one-hour town hall meeting at the Spokane Valley Library on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss the upcoming... ...

Dec. 8, 2023

Legislation has been prefiled in Olympia for the 2024 session that would allow vehicles without liability insurance to be impounded on the third violation. John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans... ...

Dec. 7, 2023

State Representative Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, has prefiled a bill aimed at preserving the seniority of state employees who return to the workforce after a period of absence. The legislation,... ...

Dec. 6, 2023

In the videos below, House Republican leads for the operating, transportation and capital budgets discuss caucus priorities for the upcoming legislative session that starts on January 8. State representatives are... ...

Dec. 5, 2023

It is time for the Legislature to address the varied and unequal learning circumstances many Washington students face on a daily basis. Looking at schools across the state has strengthened... ...

Dec. 5, 2023

Rep. Leonard Christian has prefiled a trio of bills ahead of the 2024 legislative session that would hold offenders accountable, protect property rights, and reduce government waste. House Bill 1865 would... ...

Dec. 4, 2023

Although the 2024 legislative session does not begin until January, the work is already underway to prepare. 19th District Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, spoke to KXRO’s Kyle Pauley as he... ...

Dec. 4, 2023

I recently joined my seatmates, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Sen. John Braun, in sending out a postcard to constituents of the 20th District. In the piece, which you can find... ...

Dec. 1, 2023

Former state economist Scott Smith has filed a legal claim against two state agencies and the Office of the Governor, alleging retaliation for refusing to stay quiet about his projection... ...

Dec. 1, 2023