Every dollar of the cost of tearing out those dams and rebuilding the region’s economy would be paid with O.P.M. – Other People’s Money. Congress can’t afford it. WA can’t afford it. Farmers and ranchers can’t afford it. Taxpayers can’t afford it. And environmentalists aren’t…

Capitol Buzz: New law authorizes tax breaks for affordable housing built on state land; Patchwork policy-making on local levies creates disparities for students; Money, politics, debate over crime victims: What’s stalling prison reforms in Olympia. #waleg houserepublicans.wa.gov/buzz/capitol-b…

Washington's carbon tax has increased the price of gas by about 50 cents per gallon. This tax isn't just hurting Washington drivers at the gas pump, it's increasing the cost of basic services and goods – including groceries.
 
Despite numerous opportunities in recent years to…

As our state faces energy demand and other challenges, one of the Democrats’ priority bills (HB 1589) from the 2024 session paves the way to ban natural gas. Republicans strongly opposed the legislation. Washingtonians need reliable, affordable energy choices. #waleg …

According to Moody's Analytics, inflation is costing most people $1,069 more a month than 3 years ago.

At the state level, we have been fighting to repeal regressive taxes that are driving up the cost of gas, groceries, utilities, and housing. Many WA families and individuals…

Capitol Buzz: WA extends emergency graduation waiver for class of 2024; Changes in roadwork policy will affect drivers but WSDOT says workers have to be kept safe; State audit charts course to retool how WA police seize assets. #waleg houserepublicans.wa.gov/buzz/capitol-b…

WSJ EDITORIAL: ‘Electricity prices have increased 13 times faster in last 4 years than in previous 7 years. Most of it is a result of the left’s climate agenda, and the price increases will get worse.’ Cap & Tax? Natural gas ban? Hold onto your wallets. #waleg #UnaffordableWA …

In Washington, the nation's third-most-expensive market for gasoline behind California and Hawaii, drivers are paying an average of $4.66 per gallon at the pump. st.news/43Ynnjg

Gas and electric bills will soar in Puget Sound area thanks to HB 1589, says Sen. Chris Gildon. A priority of Democrats in Olympia, this new law phases out natural gas, raises power rates, forces crushing burden on homeowners & business, and accomplishes next-to-nothing. #waleg …

Capitol Buzz: Surge in electricity demand spells trouble for PNW, forecasts show; WA will move to tougher federal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water; WA has one of the highest workplace injury rates in the U.S. But is that really a problem? #waleg houserepublicans.wa.gov/buzz/capitol-b…

You can learn more about the House Republican bills passed by the Legislature the last two legislative sessions by visiting this webpage: houserepublicans.wa.gov/republican-bil… #waleg

Capitol Buzz: How WA’s local governments have moved to allow for denser housing; The uncertain future of natural gas in WA state; Short on staff and ships, can WA’s new ferry chief navigate out of troubled waters? #waleg houserepublicans.wa.gov/buzz/capitol-b…

Capitol Buzz: Judge sides with gun shop challenging WA’s ban on high-capacity ammo magazines; WA’s Housing Trust Fund explained; Editorial: State must provide region force for fighting fires; The Spotlight: A new warning about Xylazine. #waleg houserepublicans.wa.gov/buzz/capitol-b…

Legislative Republicans successfully protected the public from massive property tax and rental increases in Legislative Democrats' SB 5770, killing the bill.

Thank you to everyone who helped! Stay vigilant though, it could return next session. #waleg

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