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Measure would provide for development of local projects Rep. Brad Klippert told the House Community and Economic Development and Trade Committee in Olympia today a bill he has proposed would allow...
Citing many complaints she heard over the past year from local businesses and farmers, Rep. Norma Smith introduced regulatory reform legislation to ensure local businesses are better protected from excessive state...
The state House of Representatives passed a resolution Monday noting the 373rd birthday of the National Guard, and commending members of the Washington National Guard for their record of commitment and...
Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, issued the following statement today in response to an announcement of a public hearing next week on Gov. Christine Gregoire’s cap and trade proposal: “The nation, the...
Eastern Washington and the Tri-Cities gained a strong voice in matters concerning the state’s colleges, universities and students as Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, was appointed today to serve on the...
Arguing for more adequate instructional time in classrooms, Reps. Dan Newhouse and Bruce Chandler today gave testimony to the House Education Committee on House Bill 1292. Lyle School District Superintendent...
Kennewick lawmaker notes Guard sacrifices ensure America’s freedom The House of Representatives today approved a resolution co-sponsored by Rep. Brad Klippert honoring the men and women of the Washington National Guard....
House Bill 1292 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Education Committee Local lawmakers today outlined legislation they introduced that would allow school districts the ability to operate...
Measure expected to relieve court backlog of cases The House Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Rep. Brad Klippert that would provide for two additional Benton County District...
‘This is going to cost us jobs at a time when jobs are more scarce than ever,’ says Short Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, today announced her opposition to upcoming “cap...