News Releases
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 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... ...
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... ...
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... ...
‘This isn’t cap and trade, this is cap and tax,’ says Haler Calling it one of the worst ideas he’s seen in his legislative career, Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland,... ...
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... ...
‘We’re going to lose more jobs if this legislation passes,’ Schmick says Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, stated his firm opposition today against the governor’s upcoming cap and trade proposal.... ...
‘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... ...
In a letter to the state’s Salary Commission, House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt urged the board not to approve pay increases for state lawmakers this year. The request to forego... ...
Yakima lawmaker described as ‘a true public servant’ Described as a person with “a true servant’s heart” who “always put the interests of others above her own,” former state Rep.... ...