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OP-ED by Rep. Joe Schmick, for the Capital Press   Hey, Rep. Schmick, do I need a CDL if…? If I had a dime for every time I’ve been asked... ...

  Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, will hold a district “coffee” on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sheffield Manor in Prosser.  Area residents and 8th Legislative District... ...

Comments on proposed $117 million tax increase will be accepted at public hearings and in writing until Nov. 7, 2009   Rep. Cary Condotta, lead Republican on commerce and labor... ...

Legislative committee approves motion for detailed analysis of proposed building code changes   The Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) voted unanimously Thursday to require the Washington State Building Code... ...

Legislative committee approves motion for detailed analysis of proposed building code changes   The Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) voted unanimously Thursday to require the Washington State Building Code... ...

Discussion on Oct. 7 still planned   Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, will not host a town hall on Saturday, Oct. 17 as previously planned, due to a scheduling conflict. The... ...

  Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, will hold a district “coffee” on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Apollo Hall in Richland.  Area residents and 8th Legislative... ...

Lawmaker says Tri-Cities is well positioned for expansion of high-tech jobs   Rep. Larry Haler says the announcement today by Areva to expand its Richland fuel fabrication operations is a... ...

Two events in Spokane will explain House Republican proposals Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, will host two October town halls in Spokane focused on health care. Rep. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, the... ...

House Republicans object to increased payroll taxes on employers, fear more job losses will result   House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt and Rep. Cary Condotta, Republican leader on commerce and... ...