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Access to affordable housing continues to be a challenge in the 12th District and throughout Washington state, impacting families and employers. The needs for housing are different in different regions. Some areas of our state struggle with major homelessness issues. This is most apparent in the...
12th District Rep. Keith Goehner with committee members Submitted photo: Kurt Hammond, SPIO
Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, 12 District has been appointed to the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) by House Speaker Laurie Jinkins. Goehner, who serves as the ranking Republican on the House Local Government Committee will represent the House Republican Caucus on the council.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 3 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was announced as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), and will continue to lead the bicameral and bipartisan Caucus for the 118th Congress.
"As a proud grape grower, I know firsthand the strong...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and provide crucial support for Washington farmers.
The SCRI finances research projects that directly benefit Washington farmers. SCRI...
As the Republican ranking member on the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, I work closely with the chair, Senator Lisa Wellman of Mercer Island, during committee hearings. Submitted Photo
The legislative session has begun its third week and much work is occurring. The session itself is based on a rigorous schedule involving committee work, bill consideration, and budget development. The first major phase of each session is the committee work, which includes separate groups of...
After two years of virtual legislative sessions, legislators returned to Olympia on Monday, Jan. 9 for opening ceremonies. It was great to see the galleries filled with family, friends, and staff. Allowing the public to visit in person with state lawmakers and testify in committee is important to...
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The opening gavel of the 2023 session fell at noon on Monday, Jan. 9. It's an honor to be back in Olympia representing the values and interests of the 12th Legislative District.
This is the first time in more than two years all 98 members have been in the House chambers...
The 2023 legislative session began on January 9th. This session takes place following elections within the new legislative district boundaries and will include development of the three state budgets (operating, transportation, and capital) for the 2023-2025 biennium. The session is scheduled for...
TUMWATER — Apprenticeship programs result in safer workers.
That’s the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). As apprenticeship programs continue to grow, they could reduce serious worker injuries and workers’ compensation...
Rep Mike Steele R-Chelan
Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, has been reappointed to serve as the ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee when the Legislature convened for the 2023 session on Monday, Jan. 9.
Steele has been the lead Republican on the committee since 2021, serving as the assistant ranking member prior...
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