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A proposal to create a Washington state commission focused on the challenges facing boys and men has sparked a policy divide in Olympia, with Mary Dye raising concerns that her long-standing bipartisan…

Jan. 16, 2026

Rep. Mary Dye, R‑Pomeroy, has introduced updated legislation to establish a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men, renewing efforts to address widening educational, economic, and social disparities affecting boys and...

Jan. 13, 2026

In preparation for the 2026 legislative session, which began Jan. 12 in Olympia, Rep. Joe Schmick and I mailed the newsletter below to the 9th District to inform citizens about expectations...

Jan. 13, 2026

The 2026 Washington legislative session began Jan. 12 in Olympia. While this is a shorter, 60-day session, Washington families should expect a packed agenda — and a renewed push by Democratic...

Jan. 9, 2026

A public hearing has been set for Thursday, Jan. 15, at 8 a.m. in the House Environment and Energy Committee on a bill aimed at preserving consumer choice and preventing steep...

Jan. 8, 2026

Published Jan. 8, 2026 in The News Tribune, Tacoma As communities across Washington work to recover from severe flooding, one reality is impossible to ignore: our state’s “cap-and-invest” climate policy is...

Jan. 8, 2026

A proposal aimed at preserving consumer choice and limiting costs for shoppers is drawing attention in Olympia, where Mary Dye is sponsoring House Bill 2284 to counter a Democratic plan that would…

Jan. 8, 2026

Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, is warning that legislation introduced Tuesday to implement a California-style wildfire liability fund would increase electric power bills for utility customers across Washington. House Bill 2275, prefiled...

Jan. 7, 2026

As Washington flood victims begin the difficult process of recovery, Rep. Mary Dye, ranking Republican on the House Environment and Energy Committee, is calling on lawmakers to refocus carbon tax revenues...

Dec. 30, 2025

 A residential habilitation center in Buckley for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is one step closer to closure, despite tearful pleas by Republicans not to shutter it. John Sattgast reports...

April 23, 2025