 Lynda Wilson
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- Legislative District:
17
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Lynda Wilson
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OLYMPIA… A relatively small slump in state government’s newest revenue projection won’t affect funding for existing state services and programs, says Sen. Lynda Wilson, budget leader for Senate Republicans, adding the real concern is the many billions of dollars’ worth of new spending requests anticipated in the governor’s upcoming budget proposal. Wilson, R-Vancouver, today attended […] The post STATEMENT: Budget leader says funding for programs and services is safe, concern is demand for billions in new spending appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
Thanks to Initiative 2113, the police-pursuit law that had been weakened by Democrats in 2021 has been fixed and can again serve as a deterrent to would-be car thieves and other criminals (this photo shows the joint Senate-House committee hearing on I-2113, from late February). Unfortunately, the effort to add fentanyl to our state’s child-endangerment […] The post E-News: Be sure to vote Nov. 5! appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
When a tax doesn’t produce as much money for government as expected, or desired, watch out for efforts to either raise the rate or make more people subject to the tax. That happened this year when the Democratic majority again tried to lift the 1% cap on the rate of property-tax growth, through SB 5770. […] The post E-News: Income tax generates less for state, leads to drop in revenue forecast appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
OLYMPIA… The budget leader for Senate Republicans says a sharp decline in the amount of state capital-gains tax being collected is behind the largest negative state-revenue forecast since the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, is concerned the drop-off in income-tax revenue may prompt an effort from legislative Democrats to expand the tax. Wilson chairs […] The post STATEMENT: Budget leader worries drop in state revenue will bring attempt to expand state tax on capital-gains income appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
SEATTLE… Republican state senators who have been out front on increasing access to behavioral-health treatment and fighting the state’s opioid epidemic are marking today’s opening of a major new facility that combines treatment with training: the Center For Behavioral Health and Learning, on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Sen. Ann Rivers, Republican leader […] The post Republicans applaud opening of Center For Behavioral Health and Learning appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
Hello Friends and Neighbors, It’s been well over a month since our 2024 session ended, but it sure doesn’t feel like it because of all the things that have continued to happen in the legislative arena. There’s the controversial decision from a federal judge that redrew the boundaries of our legislative district and many others… […] The post E-News: From guns to ‘gerrymandering’… appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
Hello Friends and Neighbors, My 10th and final session as a state legislator (the video of my announcement is here) ended on time Thursday – several hours ahead of the midnight deadline, in fact. It was also free of the drama I’ve seen in other years as legislators try desperately to save bills before the […] The post E-News: That’s all, folks! Legislature ends historic session appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
OLYMPIA… Two Republican bills addressing Washington’s fentanyl crisis are headed to the governor’s office for final consideration, but senators say they are surprised by a cutback in this year’s budget for local law enforcement drug task forces. Senate Republicans offered proposals this year to combat the spread of deadly fentanyl this year in their Recovery […] The post Senators mystified by cut in drug task force funding; lawmakers approve other Republican fentanyl proposals appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
OLYMPIA… Sen. Lynda Wilson announced today that she will not seek another term in the Legislature. Wilson, R-Vancouver, was elected to the Senate in 2016 after a term in the House of Representatives. She won a second term in 2020 but will not be a candidate for the 17th District seat later this year. “It’s […] The post Sen. Lynda Wilson to leave Legislature after 10 years appeared first on Lynda Wilson. -
OLYMPIA… The Legislature today followed through on three requests from Washington voters by approving initiatives that will lift restrictions on police pursuits, ban any income tax in Washington and create a parental bill of rights in public education. Sen. Lynda Wilson helped pass Initiative 2111, Initiative 2081 and Initiative 2113 in the Senate this morning. […] The post Wilson says passage of voter initiatives is ‘huge win for the people’ appeared first on Lynda Wilson.
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Senator Wilson was first elected in 2017 and reelected in 2020. Her current terms ends in January 2025. She is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 17-Position 1 from 2015 to 2017. She was the assistant minority whip during the same period.
Term Expires January 13, 2025
17th Legislative District
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 Ann Rivers
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- Legislative District:
18
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Ann Rivers
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LA CENTER… Sen. Ann Rivers has decided not to run for re-election to the state Senate from Washington’s 18th Legislative District. Rivers, R-La Center, was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010, appointed to the Senate in mid-2012, then won three four-year terms. Her decision was driven by an increase in her workload at […] The post Rivers will not seek another term in state Senate appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
OLYMPIA…Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, offered this comment after learning a proposal to allow local governments to raise property taxes without voter approval has been abandoned by majority Democrats in the Senate. Senate Bill 5770 would allow a local property-tax rate to climb up to 3% annually with only a vote of the local council. […] The post Demise of property-tax bill is good news for renters, property owners, says Rivers appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
OLYMPIA… Members of the Washington State Senate took time this morning to approve a resolution honoring former longtime Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and share their fond recollections of his years at the helm, which produced 10 playoff appearances and the team’s lone Super Bowl win. Sen. Ann Rivers of La Center is prime sponsor of […] The post Senate honors former longtime Seahawks coach Pete Carroll appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
Hi, Neighbors! Five weeks from now – that would be January 8 – the state Legislature will convene for a 60-day session at the Capitol. The preparations for our session shifted into a higher gear this week with what the state Senate calls “Assembly Days.” That’s when we meet as committees, typically to review past […] The post E-News: 2024 session just around the corner — and join us for town halls! appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
Sept. 12, 2023 Hi, Neighbors! For legislators, the period between our annual sessions is called the “interim.” Seeing how it’s been about four months since the 2023 legislative session ended and there are about four months before next year’s legislative session begins, here’s a mid-interim update. I hope this finds you and your loved ones […] The post Mid-interim update: What’s with the high gas prices? appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
OLYMPIA… The three lawmakers serving Washington’s 18th Legislative District have scheduled a pair of town-hall meetings on Saturday, May 13 to report on the outcome of the Legislature’s just-concluded annual session. Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle Ground, and Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, will review some of the bills that did and […] The post NEWS: Legislative town halls coming May 13 to Battle Ground, Vancouver appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
OLYMPIA… Sen. Ann Rivers, Rep. Stephanie McClintock and Rep. Greg Cheney will hold a pair of town halls this Saturday to update 18th Legislative District residents about the 2023 legislative session. Locations and times are: Battle Ground: 9-10:30 a.m., City Hall, 109 SW 1st Street Vancouver: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 110 – Lecture Hall, Dengerink Administration […] The post 18th District lawmakers to hold town halls Saturday in Battle Ground, Vancouver appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
OLYMPIA… Two proposals from Sen. Ann Rivers are among the bills approved by the state Senate as Washington’s annual legislative session reached its halfway mark today. Senate Bill 5163, which has to do with fraud complaints against Medicaid-reimbursed care providers, won unanimous support Tuesday and has already been referred to the House Civil Rights and […] The post NEWS: Rivers’ pro-business, pro-taxpayer legislation receives Senate approval appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
Residents of the 18th Legislative District are invited to town hall meetings this coming Saturday, just ahead of the 2023 legislative session. Locations and times are: Battle Ground: 10-11:30 a.m., City Hall, 109 SW 1st St. Vancouver: 12:30-2 p.m., Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Road Sen. Ann Rivers will be joined by Rep.-elect […] The post 18th Legislative District town halls coming Saturday in Battle Ground, Vancouver appeared first on Ann Rivers. -
OLYMPIA… The only broad tax relief Washington residents are likely to see from a $15 billion budget surplus is an end to the sales tax on diapers – and the Democrat-controlled Legislature is offering that only because of legislation from Republican Sen. Ann Rivers. Rivers, R-La Center, proposed making all diapers tax-free in 2021. Her […] The post Only tax relief for families in budget comes from Rivers bill appeared first on Ann Rivers.
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Senator Rivers was first elected in 2012 and reelected in 2020. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a Secondary Education Teaching Certificate from Central Michigan University. Her professional experience includes serving as the president of a governmental and public affairs consulting firm.
Term Expires January 13, 2025
18th Legislative District
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 John Braun
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- Legislative District:
20
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John Braun
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Sticking to my priorities Friends and Neighbors, One of the ways Senate Republicans decide what our legislative priorities will be each year is to take a deep and thoughtful look around the state at the problems everyday people face. What complicates their lives? What puts them in danger? What makes things more expensive? What do […] The post Sticking to my priorities – safety, affordability and our children’s future appeared first on John Braun. -
CENTRALIA…Three infants in the Everett area overdosed on fentanyl over four days this week, including a 13-month-old who died. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, shared the following reaction to these preventable tragedies. “It’s completely indefensible when an infant or child gets sick or dies because someone in the household is using deadly drugs such […] The post Infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges, says Braun appeared first on John Braun. -
CENTRALIA…A District Court judge’s gerrymandering in favor of Democrats claimed another victim Monday. Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-Wenatchee, will not seek reelection. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, had this to say: “I want to extend my appreciation to Senator Hawkins for his many years of service to the people of the 12th Legislative District, first […] The post Braun: Hawkins will leave lasting impact on 12th District appeared first on John Braun. -
The right to protest does not include blocking access to our busiest airport Friends and Neighbors, In response to the pro-Palestinian protest that blocked access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last week, I shared the following statement. “People have the right to peaceably protest, but they don’t have the right to put themselves and drivers at […] The post Newsletter: The right to protest does not include blocking access to SeaTac appeared first on John Braun. -
CENTRALIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released the following statement following the anti-Israel protest that blocked access to SeaTac Airport for several hours today. “People have the right to peaceably protest, but they don’t have the right to put themselves and drivers at risk by blocking access to our busiest airport. I understand that […] The post Right to protest does not include blocking airport access, says Braun appeared first on John Braun. -
Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who took my short survey ranking your legislative priorities. The graphic above represents the results. Read further to learn more about legislative efforts to address those priorities. It can be hard to get even the best bills passed when you are in the minority, but Republicans like me […] The post NEWSLETTER: Survey results: Your legislative priorities appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, today shared his reaction to comments made by Seattle school teacher Ian Golash during an interview posted Friday to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. When asked if the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli citizens was justified, Golash responded, “Yes.” As the […] The post Braun appalled by Seattle teacher’s blatantly antisemitic comments appeared first on John Braun. -
CENTRALIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun offered this response to today’s announcement by Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, that she will not be seeking a new term as the 18th Legislative District’s state senator: “Having served with Senator Rivers for more than a decade, from a neighboring district, I know how hard she has worked […] The post Sen. Braun on Sen. Rivers’ decision not to seek reelection: ‘We will deeply miss her leadership and service’ appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, shared the following sentiments after an announcement by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, saying he will not seek reelection to the 4th District Senate seat he has held since 2011. Sen. Padden is currently the lead Republican on the Senate Law & Justice Committee. He was previously the chair […] The post Braun: Retiring Sen. Mike Padden Legislature’s strongest advocate of public safety appeared first on John Braun. -
The Ninth Circuit Court has dismissed an emergency motion to stay regarding a recent federal court ruling on legislative district boundaries in Central Washington. The court found that the petitioners requesting the delay lacked standing. The motion stemmed from a March 15 decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, instructing […] The post Republican state Senate and House leaders react to Ninth Circuit Court redistricting ruling appeared first on John Braun.
20th Legislative District
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