Member Opinions

Special to Skagit County Republicans Thank you for all your hard work and support! It has made a difference. We have more Republicans in the Legislature this year. Now the... ...

Jan. 12, 2011

Most people hardly give it a second thought.  Flick on a switch, the light comes on. Plug in a computer, it powers up.  We depend on electricity for our day-to-day... ...

Nov. 5, 2010

Most people hardly give it a second thought.  Flick on a switch, the light comes on. Plug in a computer, it powers up.  We depend on electricity for our day-to-day... ...

Nov. 5, 2010

As the state faces another massive budget shortfall in the 2011-13 biennium, state leaders should demand financial accountability and transparency at every level of state government. After reading the recent... ...

June 25, 2010

Special to the Chambers of Commerce Local builders and people seeking to purchase a new home can breathe a sigh of relief – at least for now. The Washington State... ...

June 23, 2010

Special to the Chambers of Commerce I appreciate receiving the Washington Pilots Association (WPA) publication “Wings,” and wish to respond to WPA President John Dobson’s April/May 2010 article, “Olympia WA.... ...

June 2, 2010

I’m often asked, “How did it go in Olympia this year?” I’ve been telling folks, “Very disappointing.” When state lawmakers arrived in Olympia in January, they faced rising unemployment and... ...

May 18, 2010

Thank you to everyone who called and wrote us during the legislative session. Your input is always incredibly valuable. In this column, we will give you a brief rundown on... ...

May 10, 2010

Special to the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce It is good to be back home in Yakima after a 60-day legislative session and a subsequent 30-day special session. We finished... ...

April 20, 2010

I recently learned a constituent contacted the Huckleberry Press questioning the facts in a press release I and my House seatmate issued on the state budget and tax package titled,... ...

March 22, 2010