Email Updates

Several days ago, I had a conversation with a small business owner who has done everything possible to avoid layoffs. Between the increases in workers’ compensation insurance premiums and unemployment... ...

We are now on day 40 of the 60-day legislative session. Below are a few issue updates from week six of the legislative session, and a brief overview of the governor’s...

I hope you’re having a great Friday afternoon. The sun is out over here in Olympia today, but in more ways than one, we’ve had a dark cloud hanging over... ...

This week, the House of Representatives voted 51-47 to pass legislation (Senate Bill 6130) overturning the voter-approved Taxpayer Protection Act (Initiative 960) which required a two-thirds vote in the Legislature... ...

Last week, I sent an e-mail asking for your input on attempts here in Olympia to make it easier to raise taxes. Legislation has been introduced (Senate Bill 6130) to... ...

Last night, the House of Representatives passed legislation (Senate Bill 6130) to overturn the voter-approved Taxpayer Protection Act (Initiative 960) which required a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to raise... ...

Just a reminder that I’m hosting two town hall meetings this Saturday, Feb. 20 in Spokane. The first will be from 9-10 a.m. at Ridgeview Elementary School (5610 North Maple... ...

We are now into our second day of a fierce battle on the House floor to protect taxpayers against the Democrat assault on Initiative 960, the Taxpayer Protection Act. This... ...

Yesterday, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its estimates for our state’s revenues and economic climate during the next three months.  This news warrants some optimism that light is... ...

More than halfway through the legislative session, I thought I would take the opportunity this week to give a brief update on education and public safety...