2023 Legislative Session

Rep. Steele Expects 2023 Leg. Sessions to End "With a Whimper"
Rep. Steele Expects 2023 Leg. Sessions to End "With a Whimper"
Rep. Steele Expects 2023 Leg. Sessions to End "With a Whimper"
The 2023 Washington State Legislative Session is scheduled to adjourn this weekend. Lawmakers will welcome to arrival of sine die on Sunday, April 23. Twelfth District Rep. Mike Steele (R) of Chelan says he doesn't expect too much activity during the last few days of the sessions...
Bill Clears Path Regional Sports Complex Headed to Governor
Bill Clears Path Regional Sports Complex Headed to Governor
Bill Clears Path Regional Sports Complex Headed to Governor
A bill that clears the way for the potential construction of a regional aquatic center and sports complex in the Wenatchee Valley is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Engrossed 2nd Substitute Senate Bill 5001 (E2SSB 5001) allows for the creation of a second public facilities district that would let voters in both Chelan and Douglas Counties decide if the proposed complex should be built... Rea
Bill in WA House Seeks Creation of New Property Tax
Bill in WA House Seeks Creation of New Property Tax
Bill in WA House Seeks Creation of New Property Tax
A bill in the Washington House is proposing the creation of a new property tax category of 4% on property valued at over $5 million. Proponents of House Bill 1628 (HB 1628) say wealthy people who sell property valued at over $5 million can afford to pay the additional tax rate...
Bill Create Apprenticeship Programs High School Students Passing
Bill Create Apprenticeship Programs High School Students Passing
Bill Create Apprenticeship Programs High School Students Passing
A bill to establish regional apprenticeship programs for high school students in Washington is nearing the finish line in the state Senate. House Bill 1013 (HB 1013) would allow students to participate in a state-run apprenticeship program that would offer experience in different vocations that may not require a college education...
Douglas Co. Commissioners Pen Letter to Sen. Short Asking for Sales Tax Holiday
Douglas Co. Commissioners Pen Letter to Sen. Short Asking for Sales Tax Holiday
Douglas Co. Commissioners Pen Letter to Sen. Short Asking for Sales Tax Holiday
The Douglas County Commissioners have written a letter to 7th District Sen. Shelley Short (R) of Addy asking her to work with lawmakers in Olympia to establish a sales tax holiday for the county's residents. The missive, which was penned on March 21, also requests Short assist in providing the commissioners with the ability to offer a six month sales tax reprieve to the county's businesses... Read
Rep. Steele 'Frustrated' by Court's Ruling Over Capital Gains Tax
Rep. Steele 'Frustrated' by Court's Ruling Over Capital Gains Tax
Rep. Steele 'Frustrated' by Court's Ruling Over Capital Gains Tax
Many of the state's Republican lawmakers are up in arms over Friday's ruling by the Washington Supreme Court that upholds the constitutionality of a capital gains tax passed by the legislature in 2021. Twelfth District Rep. Mike Steele (R) of Chelan says the court's decision will not only make the legislature's budget writing process more difficult, but it could also end up extending the 2023 sess

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