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Matthew Bumala
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18
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Katie Bauer
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 Michelle Belkot
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District 2
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Richard Rylander
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 John Braun
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John Braun
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Community means teamwork, and in a county that experiences floods from time to time, we unfortunately know just how true that is. At the Packwood Improvement Club meeting last week, it was a time to pause and recognize the many people and organizations who stepped forward when rising waters disrupted lives […] The post NEWSLETTER: Democrats turn sheriffs into political pawns appeared first on John Braun. -
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Earlier today, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that he supports the changes the House of Representatives has proposed to the income tax and will sign the bill if the House passes it. Senate Bill 6346 proposes an unconstitutional income tax — the kind of income tax Washingtonians have rejected repeatedly. It levies […] The post NEWSLETTER: No surprise – governor backs down from demand for $1.6 billion in tax relief appeared first on John Braun. -
Watch my weekly legislative update. Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Senate Democrats released their operating budget proposal this week. It’s not good for our state. If you remember, last year, Democrats responded to a $7 billion deficit in the state budget by approving a $12.3 billion package of state and local tax increases. This year, […] The post NEWSLETTER: Budget proposals are out — what it means for you appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA…More than $70 million for projects in the 20th Legislative District is included in the Senate versions of the proposals for the 2025-27 supplemental capital and transportation budgets, which were released this week. Both budgets were cowritten by bipartisan teams and would pay for local priorities such as flood response, public-school modernization, and improvements to […] The post Senate capital, transportation budget proposals include $70 million for Lewis County area appeared first on John Braun. -
Watch my weekly legislative update video. Dear Friends and Neighbors, You might be tired of hearing about the income bill, and I am tired of talking about it. But this bill is so bad that we can’t stop talking about it until we stop the bill itself. WATCH MY WEEKLY UPDATE Senate Democrats passed […] The post NEWSLETTER: Income tax to be heard in the House Feb. 24 — sign in CON again appeared first on John Braun. -
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Once in a while, a legislator will refer to a bill that everyone supports as a “good little bill.” Today, however, Senate Democrats passed a big, bad bill — an unconstitutional state income tax. Misleadingly labeled a “millionaire’s tax,” Senate Bill 6346 levies a 9.9% tax on income. To start with, […] The post NEWSLETTER: Democrats pass 9.9% income tax, but wouldn’t restrict it to millionaires appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA…Seemingly oblivious to concerns about affordability, Democrats passed a multitude of bills out of the Senate Ways & Means Committee Monday that will increase the cost of living for Washingtonians. Out of 69 bills on the meeting agenda, all but one of those that undermine affordability passed out of committee and await being brought to […] The post Senate Democrats pass pile of bills undermining affordability out of committee appeared first on John Braun. -
I have received many emails and calls from constituents who had seen social media posts or heard a podcast from political reporter Brandi Kruse explaining how she had been denied a press pass by the House of Representatives in Olympia. To be clear, she was not denied a press pass by the Senate, nor is […] The post NEWSLETTER: Standing up for freedom of the modern press appeared first on John Braun. -
Watch my weekly video update. Dear Friends and Neighbors, You may have heard that two citizen-led initiatives have been certified recently and are now before the Legislature. If passed, one would restore parents’ rights to know what’s happening to their children in public school (IL26-001).The other would ban biological boys living as transgender girls […] The post The initiatives: Restoring parents’ rights and protecting girls’ sports appeared first on John Braun. -
Dear Friends and Neighbors, There’s been plenty of news lately about the defrauding of government programs, specifically by some daycare owners in Minnesota. While that issue has received a lot of attention, it is not unique. Across the country, people commit fraud against all kinds of publicly funded programs, accessing benefits intended for people who […] The post Stopping fraud in state housing grant program appeared first on John Braun.
20th Legislative District
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State Committeewoman
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LD 17
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- Legislative District:
17
- Precinct:
953
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Mike Stupak
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 Paul Harris
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- Legislative District:
17
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Paul Harris
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I hope this letter finds you well. As we head toward summer and much of what happened during the 2024 legislative session becomes history, I wanted to reach out and remind you that I’m still hard at work representing the people of the 17th District. The 2024 legislative session ended two months ago but a... Read more » -
Rep. Paul Harris recaps the 2024 legislative session together with Rep. Kevin Waters and Sen. Lynda Wilson, including public safety, the state budgets, and the six public initiatives introduced to the Legislature earlier this year. -
On Tuesday, the governor signed into law a bipartisan bill from Rep. Paul Harris that will provide a much-needed boost to the semiconductor industry in Washington. House Bill 2482 will extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until Jan. 1, 2034. The legislation also reinstates six tax preferences that expired on Jan. 1, 2024, and... Read more » -
The 2024 legislative session ended as scheduled, on Thursday, March 7. This 60-day session was packed full of state business covering numerous issues. As with any session, we had some wins and losses, but overall House Republicans made a real difference for Washingtonians, despite being in the minority. As your state legislator, I represent people... Read more » -
The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously approved the state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget today. The biennial construction, repair, and infrastructure funding plan, Senate Bill 5949, appropriates a total of $1.33 billion in funding. Reps. Paul Harris and Kevin Waters, who helped secure more than $21 million of funding for the 17th District, were pleased to... Read more » -
Last week, Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, joined House Republicans to lay out the case against a bill (SB 6058) that would link our state’s carbon market to California and Quebec. House Republicans oppose this policy and the Climate Commitment Act, which has placed extraordinary financial burdens on low-income Washingtonians. Instead, they support Initiative 2117, which... Read more » -
Semiconductor manufacturers in Washington could receive a nice break thanks to a bipartisan bill from Rep. Paul Harris that would reinstate semiconductor tax incentives. The Washington State Senate voted 47-1 in favor of House Bill 2482 on Friday, which would extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturers for 10 years. “These companies chose Southwest Washington... Read more » -
I hope this short letter finds you well. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you in Olympia. I wanted to remind you that I will join my 17th District seatmates, Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, and Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, for a virtual town-hall meeting tomorrow evening, Feb. 22 at 6:30, to discuss the... Read more » -
It’s hard to believe the 2024 session is already entering its final weeks. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, we reached the house of origin cutoff, meaning that was the last day bills could be voted out of their respective chamber. After a week and a half of more committee meetings to consider bills from the Senate,... Read more » -
Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, speaks on final passage of his bill that would extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until Jan. 1, 2034. The bill would also reinstate six tax preferences that expired on Jan. 1, 2024. Harris explains why these tax preferences are so important to the economy in his community.
17th Legislative District
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LD 18
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- Legislative District:
18
- Full Name:
John Robin
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LD 20
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- Legislative District:
20
- Precinct:
525
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Sean Emerson
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LD 49
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- Legislative District:
49
- Precinct:
410
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Jonathan Hines
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 Ed Orcutt
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- Legislative District:
20
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Ed Orcutt
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Communities across Washington depend on the capital budget to build, repair, and preserve the public infrastructure people rely on every day, from schools and public health facilities to housing, water systems, and community spaces. With final passage of the 2026 supplemental capital budget, Reps. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, and Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, say the plan includes... Read more » -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, delivers a floor speech in opposition to the Democrats’ state income tax legislation. His speech was on final passage of Senate Bill 6346 and near the end of a continuous floor debate that lasted more than 24 hours. The controversial bill passed on a 51-46... Read more » -
Republicans battled Democrats over an income tax bill on the Washington State House floor for more than 24 hours before it passed Tuesday evening. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House Republicans · 03-10-26 – RADIO REPORT: House Republicans battle Democrats’ income tax bill for more than 24 hours before it passes SATTGAST: The hard-fought... Read more » -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama and ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, released the following statement on the passage of the state income tax legislation in the Washington State House of Representatives. Senate Bill 6346 passed on a 51-46 after a non-stop, 24-hour floor debate. “The income tax is unstable and will make budgeting harder... Read more » -
The House voted on the majority party’s supplemental operating budget last Saturday. This is the largest of the three state budgets and funds K-12 education, higher education, social services, corrections, and other state agencies. After a 6.5-hour debate, I voted against the legislation, which passed with bipartisan opposition on a 52-41 vote. I’d like to... Read more » -
Ayn Mann, 16, was a page in the Washington State House of Representatives from February 23-27. She was sponsored by 20th Legislative District state lawmakers Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno. Ayn, a sophomore at Napavine High School, supported state lawmaker offices and made deliveries on the Capitol Campus during her time in Olympia. She... Read more » -
Communities across Southwest Washington need critical infrastructure updates to support schools, public health and community spaces. To address these needs, Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt announced the release of the Washington State House of Representatives’ proposed 2026 supplemental capital budget. House Bill 2295 includes $910.6 million in total spending, of which $399.4 million comes... Read more » -
The Legislature hit house of origin cutoff on Tuesday. This deadline means bills originating in the House and Senate needed to pass out of these respective chambers, or they are considered dead for the legislative session. As you might expect, this cutoff significantly narrows down the number of bills still eligible for consideration by state... Read more » -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, member of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, shares his thoughts on the February revenue forecast. The report on state tax collections will be used by House and Senate budget writers as they draft supplemental operating budget proposals in the days ahead. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking member on the House Finance Committee, joins Rep. April Berg, chair of the House Finance Committee, on TVW’s The Impact to discuss the state income tax legislation (Senate Bill 6346) being considered by the Legislature. Orcutt and all Republicans oppose the proposal.
20th Legislative District
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 Peter Abbarno
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20
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Peter Abbarno
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Every legislative session involves difficult decisions. Lawmakers must balance competing priorities while ensuring the state remains fiscally responsible. But when the 2026 legislative session ended in Olympia, it became clear that the people who lost the most were Washington’s children, parents and students. The Legislature approved an operating budget exceeding $80 billion for the 2025-27... Read more » -
Napavine High School student Natalie Fenwick recently traveled to Olympia for a week to serve as a legislative page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, sponsored her. During her time at the Capitol, Natalie assisted lawmakers and staff by delivering messages and documents across the legislative campus and supporting daily... Read more » -
Just a few days ago, the Legislature concluded its work for the 2026 session and officially adjourned Sine Die. “Sine Die” is simply the formal end of the legislative session. But for families, seniors, and small business owners across Washington, the financial pressure created by bad policy does not end when lawmakers go home. That... Read more » -
Communities across Washington depend on the capital budget to build, repair, and preserve the public infrastructure people rely on every day, from schools and public health facilities to housing, water systems, and community spaces. With final passage of the 2026 supplemental capital budget, Reps. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, and Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, say the plan includes... Read more » -
After more than 24 hours of debate on the House floor, Democrats in the Legislature passed Senate Bill 6346, moving Washington another step toward something voters have rejected again and again: a state income tax. Supporters keep calling it a “millionaires tax,” as if that settles the argument. It does not. The bill itself makes... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, delivered a floor speech outlining his opposition to Senate Bill 6346, which proposes a new millionaire income tax. He anchored his opposition in a simple principle: never make a promise you cannot keep. During his remarks, Abbarno highlighted how the legislation relies on empty promises to Washingtonians. He argued that the... Read more » -
The Washington State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 6346, creating Washington’s first state income tax. Deemed a “millionaires tax” by its proponents, the measure establishes a 9.9% tax on income, with an exemption for incomes below $1 million. However, the income threshold can be changed by a mere majority vote of a future Legislature... Read more » -
With Week 8 in the books, the 2026 legislative session is entering the home stretch. There is still plenty of work to be done to wrap things up before the 60-day deadline on March 12. That said, this will be the last Our Community at Capitol this session. I want to thank everyone who took... Read more » -
As a state legislator, one of the most important roles is not only to legislate but to educate. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the legislative process, focused on drafting bills, debating policies, and working with colleagues. But at the heart of what I do lies a commitment to preparing the next generation for... Read more » -
House and Senate Republicans say majority Democrats are pushing an income tax and spending plan that could deepen Washington’s budget troubles. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House Republicans · 03-03-06 – RADIO REPORT: Legislative Republican leaders warn against Democrats’ income tax proposal, rainy-day fund raid in final week SATTGAST: With just over a week... Read more »
20th Legislative District
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 Stephanie McClintock
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- Legislative District:
18
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556
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Stephanie McClintock
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State lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District will host an in-person town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground. With the 2026 session ending on Thursday, March 12, Rep. Stephanie McClintock and Rep. John Ley will meet with constituents to review the major events from the recently concluded session. Among the issues they... Read more » -
Following a marathon 24-hour floor debate that marked one of the longest legislative battles in recent memory, majority Democrats approved legislation creating a new state income tax, Senate Bill 6346. The controversial measure advanced despite unified Republican opposition and extensive efforts to amend the proposal. Supporters say the policy targets high earners to generate new... Read more » -
We are nearing the end of the 2026 legislative session, but there is still much work to be done, including finalizing the state’s three budgets (operating, capital, and transportation) and stopping the Democrat majority party’s state income tax proposal. My priority continues to be advocating for policies that strengthen public safety, protect taxpayers, support local... Read more » -
Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, joins host Glenn Vaagen on the Northwest Agriculture Network and discusses several agriculture-related issues in Washington, including the latest dredging plan for the Columbia River and whether the Legislature is going to commit the needed funds for the project. McClintock also discusses the CCA and its effects on the state’s farming... Read more » -
I want to make you aware of an important development regarding Senate Bill 6346, the majority party’s proposal to create a state income tax in Washington. This legislation would impose a 9.9% income tax on individuals with Washington taxable income over $1 million, including married couples earning $1 million combined, not individually. The tax would... Read more » -
The Washington State House of Representatives passed Legislation sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock to update and clarify Washington’s alcohol warehousing statutes to reflect modern business operations and better support the state’s brewing industry. House Bill 2207, which received approval early Saturday morning, would allow licensed warehouses to store and handle beer under the same framework... Read more » -
As we reach the halfway point of the 2026 legislative session, the pace in Olympia has picked up significantly. Key policy cutoff deadlines are now behind us, which means the bills still moving forward are about to take the next important step in becoming law. We will spend the next week debating and voting on... Read more » -
Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, discusses three bills that would help hold sex offenders accountable for their actions and ensure they can stop registering only after they have successfully met all registration requirements and have remained crime-free for a set number of years. Click below to watch. -
Serving you in the Washington State House is both an honor and a responsibility I take seriously. Each legislative session, my focus remains the same: listening to your concerns, bringing your priorities to Olympia, and working with anyone willing to help move our state in a better direction. I have always believed that good ideas... Read more » -
As a parent, former school board member, and legislator, I have always supported education, as it is one of the backbones of a strong community. Supporting our schools is one of the most important investments we can make as a state, as it supports our workforce, our families, and our future. I want to see... Read more »
18th Legislative District
VANCOUVER, WA
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 Kevin Waters
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- Legislative District:
17
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Kevin Waters
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Reps. Kevin Waters and David Stuebe are condemning House Democrats’ decision to approve Senate Bill 6346, legislation that creates a new state income tax despite repeated opposition from Washington voters. The measure passed following an intense floor fight that lasted more than 24 hours, as House Republicans worked through the night to slow the bill... Read more » -
With just one week remaining in the 2026 legislative session, the pace in Olympia has intensified. Lawmakers are working to finalize decisions that will shape our state for years to come. These final days are when the Legislature completes negotiations on the three state budgets and votes on major policy proposals. Unfortunately, several of the... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR Radio to discuss his priorities for the last two weeks of session, including taking a closer look at the majority party’s efforts to pass an income tax, and the bloated operating budget that continues to grow faster than state revenue. Waters also discusses the misaligned priorities... Read more » -
Hockinson Middle School student Ary’el Dutton recently served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Olympia. Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, sponsored Ary’el’s participation in the House legislative page program. “Opportunities like the page program give students a firsthand look at how their state government operates and how decisions... Read more » -
We have heard repeated calls from the majority party this session to make Washington more affordable, yet many of the policies being proposed do exactly the opposite. Instead of reducing costs, the majority is advancing a broad tax-and-spending agenda that risks increasing the financial burden on families, workers, and employers across our state. The centerpiece... Read more » -
As the 2026 legislative session reaches its halfway point, the work in Olympia has intensified. Over the past several days, lawmakers have spent long hours on the House floor debating and voting on a wide range of bills that will shape our state’s future. While the days and nights have been long, this is an... Read more » -
The state lawmakers serving Skamania County, Goldendale, White Salmon, Bingen, and other parts of Klickitat County, Camas, Washougal, part of Vancouver, and parts of rural Clark County will hold a virtual town hall meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Using the Zoom platform, Sen. Paul Harris and Reps. Kevin... Read more » -
The work of self-government is never easy, but it is always worth doing when it is done honestly, courageously, and for the benefit of all – not just the well-connected or the politically convenient. As we move past the midpoint of the legislative session, the choices before us are becoming sharper. Budgets reveal values. Bills... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, shares his personal experience as a correctional officer and performing strip searches, as he speaks against a bill that would significantly narrow who may conduct searches and under what circumstances. Waters explains how the bill would prioritize detainee preferences over staff safety and place certain staff in uncomfortable or risky situations. -
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR Radio and discusses his views on the majority party’s new income tax proposal, including his belief that the governor will eventually sign it into law. He also gives his take on the overall feel of the session, and explains how the majority party has been working... Read more »
17th Legislative District
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 David Stuebe
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- Legislative District:
17
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David Stuebe
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Reps. Kevin Waters and David Stuebe are condemning House Democrats’ decision to approve Senate Bill 6346, legislation that creates a new state income tax despite repeated opposition from Washington voters. The measure passed following an intense floor fight that lasted more than 24 hours, as House Republicans worked through the night to slow the bill... Read more » -
The governor signed legislation from Rep. David Stuebe on Wednesday that will reinforce Medicaid support for emergency ambulance providers and protect access to lifesaving services across Washington. House Bill 2531 updates Washington’s ambulance quality assurance fee program to promote long-term financial stability for emergency medical providers while maintaining compliance with federal Medicaid requirements. The bill... Read more » -
As the 2026 legislative session nears its close, several important decisions are still on the horizon. Last Saturday, the House passed an $80 billion supplemental operating budget, the largest in state history, adding more than $2 billion in spending beyond last year. While this budget moves forward, the proposal for a state income tax remains... Read more » -
Washington families are feeling the squeeze like never before. Whether you’re filling your gas tank, buying groceries, paying rent and utilities, or covering a medical bill, the cost of living in our state continues to rise. Affordability is no longer a talking point; it is a daily reality for hardworking people across Washington. Unfortunately, the... Read more » -
Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, joins KIHR to discuss the progress on one of his bills, the supplemental operating budget passed by the majority party. Stuebe explains how the budget spends too much money and makes cuts in the wrong places. Stuebe also discusses a new bill that would prevent officers from wearing face coverings and... Read more » -
Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe that would reinforce Medicaid support for emergency ambulance providers and protect access to lifesaving services across the state is one step closer to becoming law, after the Washington State Senate unanimously passed the bill on Saturday. House Bill 2531 would update Washington’s ambulance quality assurance fee program to promote long-term... Read more » -
Discovery High School student, Zoe Southard, recently spent a week at the state Capitol in Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. She was sponsored by Rep. David Stuebe of the 17th Legislative District. “It was a pleasure to sponsor Zoe during her time in Olympia,” said Stuebe, R-Washougal.... Read more » -
Thank you to all those who joined my fellow 17th District lawmakers and me for our virtual town hall last night. We appreciate your interest in state government and are very grateful for your questions, comments and input during this meeting. One of the most pressing topics of conversation was the majority party’s proposal to... Read more » -
Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR radio to break down the latest news going on in the Legislature, including a surprise ending at the 5:00 o’clock deadline for the House of Origin cutoff. Stuebe also discussed his bill that passed the House that would strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services and... Read more » -
As the 2026 legislative session reaches its halfway point, activity in Olympia is moving quickly. Dozens of bills remain alive, and many will be voted on in their respective chambers over the next several days. As we debate and vote on these policies, I remain focused on representing the priorities of the 17th Legislative District... Read more »
17th Legislative District
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 John Ley
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- Legislative District:
18
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John Ley
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Now that the 2026 legislative session has officially ended, I want to update you on what happened in Olympia over the last two months. Although this was technically a short session, it was difficult and often felt much longer than 60 days. That’s mostly because the majority party made some major policy decisions that will... Read more » -
Concerns are growing about the rising cost and funding plan for the proposed Interstate 5 Bridge replacement between Washington and Oregon. One Southwest Washington lawmaker says the project is being scaled back, but taxpayers could still be on the hook for billions more. John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 03-18-26 – RADIO REPORT: Ley... Read more » -
State lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District will host an in-person town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground. With the 2026 session ending on Thursday, March 12, Rep. Stephanie McClintock and Rep. John Ley will meet with constituents to review the major events from the recently concluded session. Among the issues they... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, joins Lars Larson on The Lars Larson Show to discuss the latest developments surrounding the proposed Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project. Ley raises concerns about the decision by Washington and Oregon officials to “phase” the project, citing a significant funding gap, delayed construction timeline, and escalating cost estimates that could reach... Read more » -
Following a marathon 24-hour floor debate that marked one of the longest legislative battles in recent memory, majority Democrats approved legislation creating a new state income tax, Senate Bill 6346. The controversial measure advanced despite unified Republican opposition and extensive efforts to amend the proposal. Supporters say the policy targets high earners to generate new... Read more » -
As the 2026 legislative session nears its conclusion, there’s still important work to be done that will affect families, schools, and small businesses across Washington. Lawmakers are in the final stretch of debating and finalizing the three state budgets, which will set spending priorities for the next year. At the same time, the Legislature is... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor against Senate Bill 5982, which would expand the types of entities subject to the Clean Energy Transformation Act. Ley shares just how close parts of Washington came to black outs during a recent cold snap, and how this bill would penalize individuals or private firms who... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, discusses the many issues with the majority party’s millionaires’ income tax proposal and explains how it is just a matter of time before it becomes a statewide income tax on everyone. The policy takes more money from high earners while giving no relief to lower- and middle-income earners and most of... Read more » -
I want to provide an update on Senate Bill 6346, the majority party’s proposal to establish a state income tax in Washington. This legislation would create a 9.9% tax on income earned above $1 million beginning in calendar year 2028, including married couples whose combined income reaches that threshold. While it is being marketed as... Read more » -
Will the majority party’s state income tax proposal lower your taxes and make life more affordable? Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, explains how this new proposal, just like year’s largest tax increase in state history, will do nothing to correct Washington’s regressive tax system. Instead, it will continue to make life less affordable for everyone in... Read more »
18th Legislative District
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