State News
OLYMPIA — In a tribute to U.S. Constitution Week, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs will unveil an extraordinary historical exhibition, the original 1889 Washington Constitution, at Olympia's Legislative Building. The event, scheduled for Thursday, September 14, is being presented by the Washington...
Senator Brad Hawkins File Photo
After my election to the Senate seven years ago, I started an annual “listening tour” to help me hear directly from constituents on issues important to their communities. I recently completed this year’s listening tour throughout the district. Hosting my discussions in communities each fall help...
Senator Brad Hawkins
As your state senator, it is very helpful for me to hear directly from you, but I know it can be difficult to come to Olympia during the legislative session. That is why I created an annual 12th District “listening tour” after my first election to the Senate seven years ago. These listening tours...
OLYMPIA - The need to respond to pandemic-related disruptions to the food supply chain in recent years illustrated the important ways that resilient local food systems can help connect consumers to foods produced closer to home. The need for local food system infrastructure that supports growth in...
Serving as State Senator can be quite stressful, especially during the Legislative Sessions in Olympia. During the interim months, I try to enjoy some of our 12th District’s famous outdoor recreation, which helps me de-stress. This photo is taken along the Stuart Lake Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Leavenworth. Submitted photo
Friends and neighbors,
I hope that you and your families have been having a fun and safe summer. It has been over two months since the 105-day legislative session and the May 16 special session ended. My schedule is more manageable during the summer months with in-district visits and occasional...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) helped introduce the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act alongside House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-WI). The bill equips states with election integrity tools and protects political speech...
Congressmen Dan Newhouse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill on June 22, that will prohibit funds for the Department of Energy (DOE) to finalize, implement, or enforce an energy standard on gas stoves. The amendment was adopted by voice...
Editor’s note: Last March the Quad published a story about Medicaid recertification requirements in Washington state for the 3,210 Okanogan County residents covered by or eligible for Medicaid (Apple Health) coverage. The following media release from the state Health Care Authority (HCA) explains...
OLYMPIA – The NW Compact, an agreement with U.S. states and Canadian provinces to share resources, allows Washington DNR and its fire service partners to send heavy air tankers, engines, hand crews, and incident management teams to Alberta.
While DNR is asking Washingtonians to do their part to...
Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund, the state’s new long-term care insurance program.
Through paycheck deductions, Washington workers will contribute 0.58% of each paycheck (from gross wages with no Social Security cap)...
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