Radio Report: Republicans stand ready with solutions to fix Washington as 2025 session begins

January 13, 2025

During opening ceremonies of the 2025 legislative session Monday in Olympia, House Republicans said they’re ready to get to work to Fix Washington. John Sattgast reports.

SATTGAST: House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary said Washington state is facing a catalog of crises, largely driven by failed single-party government policies.

STOKESBARY: “We have the third highest gas prices in the nation, the fourth highest grocery prices. We are the third most expensive state for housing prices, the fifth most expensive rent. We’ve got the seventh most expensive childcare. Sixty-three percent of children don’t even have access to childcare nearby.”

SATTGAST: Stokesbary says Republicans stand ready to address the issues facing Washington by offering meaningful and constructive policy solutions.

STOKESBARY: “No matter the issue, Madam Speaker, Republicans on this side of the aisle will remain focused on the priorities of hard-working families across our state; Families that are striving to make ends meet, build better lives for their children; Families who want to feel safe in their homes and communities.“

SATTGAST: The 105-day legislative session runs through April 27th. John Sattgast, the state Capitol.