OLYMPIA – Washington moved a step closer to capitalizing on the ability of the state’s public lands to capture and store carbon to help address climate change and increase revenues for …

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is partnering with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Towing and Recovery Association of Washington (TRAW), and the …

OLYMPIA -  The Washington State Senate on March 3 approved Senate Bill 5536, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett. It represents the first major step this legislative session to address a …

OLYMPIA - A bill sponsored by 12th District Sen. Brad Hawkins to modernize the Running Start Program has taken a key step forward. Senate Bill 5670, allowing 10th grade high school students to …

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act. This bipartisan bill aims to improve access to …

NCW - On April 1, the Washington State Health Care Authority anticipates returning to normal operations and begin to mail renewal notices to confirm the eligibility of Medicaid (Apple Health in …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Sharice Davids (D-KS), introduced the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native …

The page program is an excellent opportunity for students to take part in the legislative process. Students assist the House of Representatives with duties including serving on the chamber floor, …

OLYMPIA - As the Legislature readies itself for multiple weeks of upcoming floor debate on hundreds of bills, Sen. Brad Hawkins is troubled by the mandates in Senate Bill 5462, which would require …

I want to thank everyone who participated in the Zoom Virtual Town Hall event Rep. Mike Steele, and I held Feb. 1. We had over 150 people online from all regions of the 12th District. It was good to …

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, 12 District has been appointed to the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) by House Speaker Laurie Jinkins. Goehner, who serves as the ranking Republican on the …

OLYMPIA - Access to affordable housing continues to be a challenge in the 12th District and throughout Washington state, impacting families and employers. The needs for housing are different in …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 3 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was announced as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), and will continue to lead the bicameral …

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and provide crucial support …

The legislative session has begun its third week and much work is occurring. The session itself is based on a rigorous schedule involving committee work, bill consideration, and budget development. …

OLYMPIA - 12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner, invited everyone to their 12th District Virtual Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6-7 p.m. During the event, you can …

OLYMPIA - The 2023 legislative session began on January 9. This session takes place following elections within the new legislative district boundaries and will include development of the three state …

TUMWATER — Apprenticeship programs result in safer workers. That’s the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries …

OLYMPIA - Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, has been reappointed to serve as the ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee. Steele  has been the lead Republican on the committee …

WASHINGTON, DC – In December Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that 15 local projects will receive over $22 million as part of the Community Project Funding program included in …