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More than 230 years ago, when countries were ruled by rich and powerful nobles and kings, 56 men from 13 North American British colonies dared to assert that “all men... ...

Legislation would close the ’18-year-old’ loophole used in a recent Richland case     The 2009 Legislature got underway yesterday with the usual pomp and circumstance, including swearing-in ceremonies for... ...

Rep. Norma Smith was selected by her colleagues to serve as the lead Republican on the House Community and Economic Development and Trade Committee.

Rep. Dan Kristiansen, R-Snohomish, will deliver the Republican response to Gov. Christine Gregoire’s State of the State address Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14. The House and Senate will convene in joint... ...

  State Rep. Matt Shea took the oath of office Monday along with other House members during opening day ceremonies of Washington’s 61st Legislature. The Mead Republican began his first... ...

‘My priorities for the year include a no-new-taxes budget, fully funding education and fighting for transportation dollars in my region,’ Parker says   Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, officially became a state... ...

For interviews contact: Sen. Mike Hewitt, (360) 786-7630 Rep. Richard DeBolt, (360) 786-7896   OLYMPIA…State House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt, R-Chehalis, and Senate Republican Leader Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, will... ...

Kennewick Republican outlines agenda, ready to go to work for local citizens Standing on the floor of the Washington House of Representatives with his right hand raised,  Brad Klippert took... ...

Lawmaker will fight to retain Yakima Valley School, preserve local road projects   Following the opening gavel today of the 2009 legislative session, Norm Johnson raised his right hand and... ...

  Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, was sworn in as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives today, filling the 7th District seat of retiring Bob Sump. Short, who... ...