Last month, lawmakers convened in Olympia for Committee Assembly days. During these two days, committees met to discuss critical issues facing our state as well as policy ideas for the upcoming...
While the legislative session has been over for a few months, I want to continue to keep our lines of communication open. I will continue to provide you news from the...
The Legislature adjourned on Sunday, April 28. It was a disappointing end to the session, especially for the taxpayers of Washington state. Majority Democrats increased spending by almost 18 percent and...
On Friday the state House of Representatives passed a 2019-21 operating budget proposal on a party-line vote, with Republicans voting no. The majority House Democrats’ proposed budget dramatically increases spending and...
In my last email update, I discussed the governor’s budget proposal, which would increase state spending by an additional 20 percent. This week I want to share a little bit more...
As I mentioned in my last email update, my new duties as the lead budget writer for House Republicans mean a lot of my time will be focused on the 2019-21...
The 2019 Legislature convened earlier this week. For the next 105 days, I’ll be in committee hearings, meeting with constituents and fellow legislators, and debating bills on the House floor. I have...
Please join Rep. Morgan Irwin and me for a telephone town hall TONIGHT from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the hour-long event, you will be able to ask questions and we...
I want to thank everyone who participated in the Transportation Town Hall on Monday in Enumclaw. We had several dozen people who were able to attend. For those of you who were...
Although the Legislature is not in session, please keep in mind I am your state representative year-round. However, we are in an election year and there are limits to what and when I...
