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The bill would allow for a second public facilities district to be created in Chelan and Douglas counties, which would be in addition to the existing district that brought the Town Toyota Center.

Crown is the current president of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, who sent a letter to Johnson.

12th District Representative Keith Goehner did not miss a single vote of the 484 that took place in the 2021 legislative session. His seat mate Mike Steele missed just eight. On the Senate side, Brad Hawkins missed only five of the 490 votes that took place in that chamber ...

The State Senate's approval of the capital gains tax was disappointing to Republicans, none of whom voted for it. 12th District Senator Brad Hawkins says language in the bill makes it unlikely voters will be able to weigh in. "It did pass by one vote in the Senate on the final day of session ...

The 2021 Washington State Legislative session wrapped up Sunday with the passing of the three major bugets, operating, capital and transportation. 12th District Rep. Keith Goehner says while there was some positive in the operating budget, he could not support it noting, "The minority party was left out of the budget negotiations, and we, along with the public, did not see the final 1,100-pa

The Washington State Senate will vote soon on a comprehensive funding bill for wildfire prevention. Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz says it's a significant bill designed to provide critical funding for wildfire response. "The air resources, the firefighters, getting more equipment and personnel in our communities at our local fire districts who are first on the line ...

The Washington State House of Representatives held a public hearing on the proposed capital gains tax that recently passed the State Senate. 4th District Congressman Dan Newhouse testified regarding his history in understanding the implications ...

Washington State Legislative Republicans released their proposed two-year operating budget Tuesday. Auburn Representative Drew Stokesbary says it’s a fiscally responsible, sustainable plan that provides real solutions. "Unlike the governor’s plan, it doesn’t raise taxes on anything or anybody. In fact, it cuts ...

Ritzville Republican Senator Mark Schoesler says while the economy is recovering, the last thing needed is a tax on capital gains, but Senate Democrats will push ahead with a discussion on one. "They scheduled a version of the Capital Gains income tax for Tuesday ...

The State House of Representatives passed a bill unanimously Wednesday that would encourage more people to seek careers in law enforcement. Sponsor Jacquelin Maycumber says it's important to look forward. "This is about the children who want to see themselves with the badge on and to be peace officers of their community ...