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This newsletter is an essential alert for ranchers, farmers, and anyone with a vested interest in the dairy industry. Today’s newsletter is a 1-2 minute read time. House Bill 1630—Concerning livestock...
The regular legislative session began at noon on Monday, Jan. 13, and runs for 105 days, scheduled to end April 27. Here’s a quick look back at the first week of session: Bill...
It’s great to be back in the 9th District after spending two months in a very intense legislative session in Olympia. The session ended March 7, but I am still working...
After a whirlwind 60-day session that began in January, the Legislature adjourned the 2024 session Thursday evening, March 7. I am glad to be back home in the district and farming...
It’s a very busy time as we get close to the end of the scheduled 60-day legislative session on March 7. The House and Senate have both passed their competing versions...
I hope you will join me and Rep. Joe Schmick tonight at 6:30 p.m. for a 9th District Online Town Hall Meeting! We are now past our first major deadline –...
We are nearly halfway through the eight-week short session, and the first sort on bills is complete following the first cut-off. Important bills for our region moved forward, including a fire...
Season’s greetings! I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and were able to enjoy time with your friends and family as we did on our Pomeroy farm. We are truly...
I hope this newsletter finds you well as we will soon enter the holiday season with family and friends. In less than two months, on Jan. 8, legislators will convene in...
It’s been a very busy summer! From numerous in-state and out-of-state conferences, meetings with constituents, discussions and planning for the 2024 session in January, and then the many hours working out...








