KVI’s Phil Vandervort interviews House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary about 2025 session

January 17, 2025

In an interview Friday with KVI’s Phil Vandervort, House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary discussed Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address and his surprising attempt at bipartisanship. Stokesbary expressed cautious optimism about Ferguson’s tone but remained skeptical about his sincerity, referencing Ferguson’s past as attorney general. The discussion also touched on the Republican focus on emergency power reforms, public safety, and education, with Stokesbary emphasizing the need for a more accountable government and policies that enhance affordability and safety in Washington. He called for pragmatic solutions to persistent issues such as crime, high living costs, and ineffective government programs.