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An April 9 report released by San Francisco-based consulting firm Energy and Environmental Economics sounds the alarm: Washington state is dangerously short of electricity generation to meet aggressive climate goals. The...
The 2026 legislative session concluded March 12 after 60 days, and it was one of the most challenging I have experienced. Over those weeks in Olympia, we saw a continued push...
As we reach the first cutoff of the 2026 legislative session and near the halfway point next week, here is an update on what I am seeing in Olympia and how...
The 2026 legislative session began yesterday, Jan. 12, and the debate in Olympia is already centered on taxes and the state budget. Majority Democrats are blaming federal policies and tariffs for...
The summer has gone by very quickly. As we prepare for fall, back to school, and cooler weather, I would like to take a few minutes to provide this legislative update....
Today’s stories Today’s newsletter is 903 words, a five-minute read. Trump rescinds Columbia River Basin Agreement that sought dam breaching President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum that revokes the...
The Legislature adjourned on time on Sunday, April 27, after a week in which Democrats rolled out and passed $9.5 billion in new taxes and fee—the the largest set of tax...
Only eight days remaining Today’s newsletter is 902 words, a five-minute read. Budget and taxes dominate the last days of the session On Tuesday, April 15 (“Tax Day”), legislative Democrats released...
Reminder – Town Hall Be sure to join me and my seatmates, Sen. Mark Schoesler and Rep. Joe Schmick, for a 9th District virtual town hall meeting tonight from 7 p.m....
Important dates: Today’s newsletter is 710 words, a four-minute read. Top story: House Republicans fight against bad bills Marathon floor debates: My fellow lawmakers in the House, Republicans and Democrats, are...
