News Releases

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... ...

Oct. 26, 2009

  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... ...

Oct. 21, 2009

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... ...

Oct. 19, 2009

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... ...

Oct. 2, 2009

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... ...

Oct. 2, 2009

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... ...

Oct. 2, 2009

  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... ...

Oct. 1, 2009

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... ...

Sept. 29, 2009

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... ...

Sept. 29, 2009

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... ...

Sept. 21, 2009