Email Updates

Here is a quick budget update on floor action that happened this week.  I’ll continue to send these snapshots in an effort to keep you informed about the process, contents... ...

This is day 16 of the legislative session. Yesterday, I joined my fellow state representatives in voting on a bill that attempts to address the shortfall in our state budget... ...

It is an honor to write to you from my office in Olympia as your 2nd District State Representative. On Monday, Jan. 10, the 2011 legislative session officially began and...

Now that the Legislature has moved past the opening week of ceremonies, I’m working toward adoption of legislation that would stimulate economic recovery in our state. Creation of jobs in... ...

We are two weeks into the 2011 session and things are moving fast and frantic.  I have once again been chosen by my colleagues to serve as the ranking Republican... ...

As a former school board member and president, I can personally attest to the fact that many “one size fits all” state requirements do not meet the unique needs of school...

BILL ALERT This is the first in a series of quick “bill alerts” I plan to send whenever legislation comes up for a hearing or a vote that I feel... ...

Last week, I was sworn-in to represent the 25th District in the Washington State House of Representatives. In my oath, I pledged to “support the Constitution of the United States... ...

We are two weeks into the 2011 session and things are moving fast and frantic.  I have been chosen by my colleagues to serve on the House Agriculture and Natural... ...

I never knew I had so many “friends” until I became the lead House Republican on health care issues as the ranking member on the Health Care and Wellness Committee. ... ...