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The House Republican Caucus is mourning the sudden loss of former Caucus Chair Eric Robertson, a dedicated public servant whose service to Washington state and the nation will leave a lasting...

May 1, 2026

On Tuesday evening, House Democrats approved Senate Bill 6346, legislation that would impose a state income tax in Washington. House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary released the following statement following the 24-hour...

March 10, 2026

House Republicans announced today they will issue a “House Republican Press Pass” to any journalist, regardless of political affiliation or ideology, who is denied press access to the House floor, ensuring...

Feb. 10, 2026

During House floor action today, Democrats voted to reject a Republican motion to instruct the House Education Committee to promptly schedule public hearings on Initiative IL 26-638 (K-12 athletics participation) and...

Jan. 28, 2026

Today, members of House Republican leadership sent the following letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson and Department of Children, Youth, and Families Secretary Tana Senn, urging immediate action to prevent the loss...

June 27, 2025

The leaders of all four caucuses in the Washington State Legislature released the following statement regarding the assassination and attempted assassinations of Minnesota elected officials: “Our deepest sympathies go out to...

June 16, 2025

Rainier School in Buckley will remain open under legislation negotiated by 31st District Representatives Drew Stokesbary and Joshua Penner, preserving critical services for some of Washington’s most vulnerable citizens. Earlier this...

April 27, 2025

During floor action on Monday, House Democrats used a new rule to silence dissent, end debate, and adopt legislation that guts the parental rights law passed by the Legislature last year....

April 15, 2025

UPDATE (3/25): Governor Ferguson has canceled Timothy Pauley’s parole. Rep. Stokesbary issued the following statement in response to the governor’s decision: “We are grateful for Governor Ferguson’s decisive action today in...

March 24, 2025

2025 legislative session begins on January 13 The Washington State House Republicans announced their ranking members and committee assignments today. The group chose its leadership team and re-elected Rep. Drew Stokesbary...

Dec. 17, 2024