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Local citizens will have an opportunity to meet with their state lawmakers later this month as 14th District Reps. Gloria Mendoza and Deb Manjarrez host in-person town hall meetings in Yakima...
With the final gavel echoing through the House chamber Thursday night, lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session after passing supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets. House Republicans say the session...
As the 2026 legislative session headed into its final day, House Republican leaders said their caucus spent the session fighting tax hikes and stopping bills that would make Washington more expensive....
The House Finance Committee heard public testimony Tuesday on a Democrat-sponsored bill that could open the door to a statewide income tax. Republicans say the bill is unconstitutional and should not...
Republican leaders warn a proposed state income tax could push more residents and businesses to leave Washington, worsening affordability concerns. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House Republicans · 02-10-26 –...
House Republicans are warning that the Democratic majority is promoting bills that would raise everyday costs while simultaneously claiming affordability is a top priority. John Sattgast has more from Olympia. Wash....
Republican leaders in the Washington Legislature are pushing back on Governor Ferguson’s State of the State address, saying his agenda relies too heavily on higher taxes and bigger government at a...
House Republican Deputy Leader Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, joined the morning crew on Yakima’s KIT Radio to discuss the start of the 2026 legislative session in Olympia and his concerns about...
House Republican Deputy Leader Chris Corry, R-Yakima, joins Charlie Harger and Manda Factor on Seattle’s Morning News Program on KIRO Radio, where he reflects on the just-completed 2025 legislative session and...
Lawmakers in Olympia wrapped up their business Sunday, passing operating, transportation, and capital budgets before adjourning their 2025 regular session. As John Sattgast reports, the 105-day session was one for the...




