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There are some very controversial items to be considered by the legislature in 2023.

Without even allowing a vote on SB 5114, Senate Democrats sent a loud message Wednesday about how they view business, especially small businesses, in WA State. House Senate GOP leaders said Thursday when they attempted to get the legislators on the floor to at least vote on the bill (which would move many businesses to Phase 2 in the re-open plan) Democrats blocked it...

GOP Senator, who spent ten years on Eastmont School Board, says summer break results in having to 're-teach' a lot of information; COVID has only made it worse.

8th. District House Rep Brad Klippert (Kennewick, Richland, Benton County) provides a list of ways for people to monitor, comment and participate in 2021 session.

One Commissioner has already said they will vote against any tax increase.

According to reports, the Capitol, which has been closed due to COVID, would remain that way.

Upset or concerned over proposed traffic enforcement cameras, or backround checks for ammunition purchases? Grade school child proposed sex ed classes? Ring up the legislators and let them know your opinions.

This website allows you to see what bills have been introduced, what they are for and who sponsored them...in a concise manner that's not political 'greek.'

The Washington State Legislature was busy this session, besides passing some of the biggest tax hikes in history, they also moved a lot of other bills, some of them eyebrow-raising. Initiative 1000:  This bill overturns the 20 year old voter approved restriction on the use of affirmative action policies in state contracting, education and hiring ... Read More ...

Kennewick PUD Warns of Higher Electric Bills in March