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In 2024, I introduced a bipartisan bill calling for all Washington school districts to implement plans to restrict cell phone use during class time. The majority Democrats didn’t pass it.... ...

In his latest legisative update Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, explains why the state’s move to raid the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ (LEOFF) Plan 1 pension fund is a major... ...

Washington state is facing a real and urgent housing crisis. Families are struggling, individuals are experiencing homelessness, and communities across our state are searching for solutions that are both compassionate... ...

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, breaks down the major problems with Senate Bill 5974. Walsh warns the legislation recently signed into law by the governor marks a dangerous shift in how... ...

I know many in our community were disappointed to learn that funding to replace the Camas Slough Bridge was not included in this year’s transportation budget. I share that disappointment.... ...

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,... ...

Washington is spending hundreds of thousands of tax dollars to study race-based reparations, while money to help crack down on organized retail crime was vetoed by the governor. For people... ...

Legislators from the 12th Legislative District will hold town hall meetings at the Wenatchee Valley College Auditorium on Monday, April 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Wenatchee. They will... ...

Recent childcare reports raise serious concerns about Washington state’s handling of funding, with the state auditor questioning millions of dollars in payments tied to federal support. While the findings may... ...

Rep. Suzanne Schmidt will hold a post-session town hall event on Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 a.m. at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. Schmidt, R-Spokane Valley, said... ...