News from Washington House Republicans http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Roach/newsroom/091028.htm ""Boeing's decision of where to locate the second 787 line obviously came down to which state is more competitive, has a better business climate, less regulatory bureaucracy, and is more conducive to jobs. Unfortunately, when Boeing compared the two states, Washington fell short." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Roach/newsroom/091028.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:09:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/DeBolt/newsroom/091028.htm "Today’s announcement should serve as a wake-up call for state and local leaders. We need to do better, and we need to be vigilant about creating and maintaining the kind of healthy business climate that is necessary to provide jobs for the citizens of Washington." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/DeBolt/newsroom/091028.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:25:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/091028.htm "Boeing’s 787 decision comes as a huge disappointment to not only our state, but Grant County.". http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/091028.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:14:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hope/newsroom/091028.htm "Governor Gregoire and majority Democrats in the Legislature ignored the warning signs, and the price of Washington’s terrible business climate will be the loss of thousands of family jobs." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hope/newsroom/091028.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:49:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091028a.htm "Today's announcement needs to be a wake-up call to our political leaders in Washington to create a more competitive business climate before we lose more employers to other states." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091028a.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:48:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Smith/newsroom/091028.htm "Today’s announcement is a vital reminder that Washington state simply does not have a business climate that is fair to its employers." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Smith/newsroom/091028.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:54:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Orcutt/newsroom/091028.htm Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, testified at a public hearing in Vancouver today against the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries' proposed 7.6 percent increase in employer worker compensation rates. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Orcutt/newsroom/091028.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:28:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/091028.htm "Boeing's decision to locate this plant in South Carolina is a major blow to Washington's working families and the larger business community." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/091028.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:09:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091028.htm Be sure to vote and mail in your ballot to be postmarked by Nov. 3. It may be one of the most important things you do this year! http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091028.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/091027.htm House Republican budget leaders spoke out today against possible tax increases being considered by Governor Gregoire and majority Democrats in the Legislature. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/091027.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:06:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Schmick/newsroom/091026.htm "Do I have to have a Commercial Drivers' License if I'm hauling my own product to market in my own vehicle?" http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Schmick/newsroom/091026.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:58:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/091027.htm Rep. Barbara Bailey is encouraging high school juniors to consider applying for the NASA-designed, Web-based Washington Aerospace Scholars program. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/091027.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:50:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/091022.htm When it appeared the Peace Arch Park's International Sculpture Exhibition could be denied an extension and forced to dismantle prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Rep. Doug Ericksen sought a solution. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/091022.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:53:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/091019.htm Rep. Doug Ericksen, lead Republican on the House Health Care and Wellness Committee, will participate in a health care panel Monday, Oct. 26. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/091019.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:03:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091021.htm The state Department of Labor and Industries announced a proposal to increase workers' compensation insurance premiums by an average of 7.6 percent. I am concerned this would add to their burdens, making it more expensive to retain workers, and taking money that could be used to hire new workers. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091021.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/091021.htm Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, will hold a district "coffee" on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sheffield Manor in Prosser. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/091021.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:28:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/091020.htm Rep. Doug Ericksen is encouraging employers and employees to attend a public hearing in Bellingham on the state's proposed 7.6 percent workers' compensation rate increase and let their voices be heard. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/091020.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:03:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/091019.htm Rep. Cary Condotta, lead Republican on commerce and labor issues, urges employers to make their voices heard on the state Department of Labor and Industries' proposed 7.6 percent workers' compensation tax increase. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/091019.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:15:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091016.htm With your involvement, input and expertise, we can put Washington back on the road to economic recovery. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091016.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:52:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Pearson/newsroom/091014.htm "While this is good news for our community, I remain concerned that budget writers and the governor are putting such a strong emphasis on balancing the budget on the backs of victims and innocent citizens," said Pearson. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Pearson/newsroom/091014.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:02:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091014.htm When it comes to health care reform, most of us want the same thing. We want to make sure everyone has access to affordable, quality health care. The question is: "How do we get there?" http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091014.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/DeBolt/newsroom/091013.htm A state study into how best to achieve savings in the state’s juvenile correction system was too narrowly focused to provide credible recommendations, according to state House Minority Leader Richard DeBolt. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/DeBolt/newsroom/091013.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:59:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/091012b.htm Rep. Judy Warnick, whose district includes northeast Yakima County, will be traveling to Yakima on Thursday, Oct. 15, to meet with constituents. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/091012b.htm Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:05:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/091012.htm Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was recently appointed by the governor to the Washington Horse Park Authority. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/091012.htm Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:45:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Pearson/newsroom/091009OE.htm The governor should take responsibility for DSHS. After all, she appoints the secretary of the agency who carries out her directives, policies and orders. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Pearson/newsroom/091009OE.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:10:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/091009OE.htm Vibrant businesses create jobs essential for the well-being of families across the state. Whether large or small, our various employers are cornerstones of communities. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/091009OE.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:50:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090930.htm Rep. Barbara Bailey chaired a hearing of the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs in Olympia on Oct. 1. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090930.htm Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:02:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091002.htm The Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) voted unanimously Thursday to require the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) provide specific details of the costs and economic impacts of proposed changes to the state's building code. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/091002.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Parker/newsroom/091002.htm Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, will not host a town hall on Saturday, Oct. 17 as previously planned, due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Mead High School will still take place. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Parker/newsroom/091002.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:17:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/091001.htm Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, will hold a district "coffee" on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Apollo Hall in Richland. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/091001.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:07:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090930.htm state government is about to make overall home affordability more difficult. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090930.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/090929.htm Rep. Larry Haler says the announcement today by Areva to expand its Richland fuel fabrication operations is a win for both the Tri-Cities region and the state of Washington. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/090929.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:05:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Parker/newsroom/090929.htm Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, will host two October town halls in Spokane focused on health care. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Parker/newsroom/090929.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:34:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090924A.htm A workers’ compensation premium increase would not only hurt employers – it would hurt workers. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090924A.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:15:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090924.htm State Reps. Barbara Bailey and Doug Ericksen will host a health care solutions town hall meeting at Burlington-Edison High School on Monday, Oct. 5. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090924.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:07:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090923.htm Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, adamantly opposes such breaching Snake River dams and believes the true colors for some in the environmental community are finally showing. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090923.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:12:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090922.htm State House Republicans, led by Rep. Doug Ericksen, will host a health care solutions town hall meeting at the Bellevue High School Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 29. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090922.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:50:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090923.htm Washington ranks 11th out of 50 states in median property taxes paid on owner-occupied homes. Washington property owners pay a heavy tax burden. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090923.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090921.htm As your state representative, my goal is to ensure the 8th District remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090921.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:41:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/DeBolt/newsroom/090921.htm House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt and Rep. Cary Condotta, Republican leader on commerce and labor issues, released statements today about a proposed 7.6 to 9.3 percent increase to employer workers’ compensation payroll taxes for 2010. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/DeBolt/newsroom/090921.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:49:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Pearson/newsroom/090918.htm In the wake of the breaking news yesterday about criminally insane murderer, Phillip Arnold Paul, escaping from chaperones while on an outing to the Spokane County Fair, Reps. Kirk Pearson, Matt Shea and Kevin Parker issued statements about the incident. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Pearson/newsroom/090918.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:45:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/090917.htm "While I don't think a special session is warranted at this time, I feel strongly that budget writers need to be hammering out the details to a supplemental budget right now." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/090917.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:20:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090917.htm I'm encouraged the revenue forecast shows signs that our economy is stabilizing. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090917.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090917.htm "The state continues to spend more money than it is taking in, and until that changes, we're going to continue to see budget holes and budget shortfalls." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090917.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:15:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090917.htm Today's forecast suggests our economy is slowly stabilizing. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090917.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:54:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Orcutt/newsroom/090917.htm The governor needs to do more than shed a few state jobs, she needs to shed state regulations. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Orcutt/newsroom/090917.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:32:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090916a.htm If we are truly to set Washington back on the road to a recovery with jobs, we need to change the way the state treats its employers. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090916a.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:13:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090916.htm Now that our economy has turned south and many property values are down, some people's property tax bills still remain high. So what's up with that? http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090916.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090915.htm Combined with recent lower returns on trust fund investments we now face an $8 billion dollar unfunded liability that threatens to compromise employees’ retirements in the future. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090915.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ross/newsroom/090915.htm Responding to numerous citizen rallies and the national health care reform debate, state legislators from the 13th, 14th and 15th legislative districts will hold their own health care discussion, Tuesday, Sept. 22. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ross/newsroom/090915.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:38:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Cox/newsroom/090912.htm State Rep. Don Cox will host an open house at his 9th District legislative office on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Cox/newsroom/090912.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:53:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kretz/newsroom/090914.htm After a controversial decision to update the state's building code without proper economic impact statements, Reps. Joel Kretz and Dan Kristiansen sent a letter to the Joint Administrative Rules and Review Committee (JARRC) asking for a thorough look at the impacts of the Washington State Building Code Council's proposals. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kretz/newsroom/090914.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:09:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/090911.htm "It's no secret that we have been worried about the future of Washington's aerospace industry, but we should all take a hard look at what the South Carolina union's message is to our state," said Rep. Cary Condotta. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/090911.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:21:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/090911.htm State lawmakers from the 8th Legislative District will hold a town hall meeting next week in Richland focusing on health care reform and health care proposals at both the state and national level. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/090911.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:20:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090910.htm Rep. Doug Ericksen wants citizens to know that the important Guide Meridian project, which will result in four lanes of traffic being open in each direction prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics, is on schedule. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090910.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:42:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090909.htm Now that teachers and students have returned to classes, this is a good time to discuss changes in Washington's schools and colleges. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090909.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090902.htm Rep. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, gathered Monday before a standing-room only crowd to share his solutions to the hotly-debated health care issue that has taken hold of the nation. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090902.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:05:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kretz/newsroom/090904.htm Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna has appointed Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, to the state's Open Government Task Force, which is charged with finding efficient and effective ways to address public records requests while reducing costs to governmental agencies. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kretz/newsroom/090904.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:17:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090902.htm Now that summer is rapidly coming to an end and classes at our local school districts are back in session, I wanted to remind everyone -- motorists, parents and children -- about the importance of practicing good traffic safety habits in school zones. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090902.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:56:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090902.htm A question I am frequently asked is: "Where does the lottery money go? I thought it was supposed to go to schools." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090902.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090831.htm Rep. Judy Warnick will meet with constituents in Cle Elum and Ellensburg on Thursday, Sept. 10. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090831.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:54:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090831.htm Rep. Barbara Bailey has been appointed to the Lieutenant Governor's Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090831.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:35:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090827.htm Washington state citizens are on the verge of losing the ability and the right to enjoy national public lands within our state. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090827.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:37:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090826.htm This year, the Legislature changed this voluntary parks fee on your license tabs to an "opt-out" system. The parks fee is now built into the amount due and you must consciously subtract $5 if you don't want to donate to the state parks. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090826.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Roach/newsroom/090825.htm Fears are sending Washington state and Washington, D.C. in the wrong direction of a radical restructuring of our health care system that means less choice and more government control. We need reforms, but we need the right kind of change. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Roach/newsroom/090825.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:34:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090824.htm Rep. Doug Ericksen will hold a health care town hall meeting Monday, Aug. 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be held at St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, Room A, in Bellingham. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090824.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:09:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Short/newsroom/090807OE.htm As one of the globe's cleanest states, emitting less than three-tenths of 1 percent of the world's carbon, we have a lot to brag about. But, you wouldn't know it by listening to our governor and congressional delegation as they advocate for a national energy tax, also called "cap and trade." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Short/newsroom/090807OE.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:41:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090819.htm I encourage every individual to speak up in this health care debate and not let others discourage you to the sidelines. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090819.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Armstrong/newsroom/090814.htm What we really need is a balanced, common-sense approach that contains costs, provides assistance to those who truly need it, and keeps health care patient-centered, rather than government-centered, for everyone. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Armstrong/newsroom/090814.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:08:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Smith/newsroom/090814.htm Exciting developments are occurring in Washington's alternative energy future and Whidbey Island’s neighboring waterways are part of that story. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Smith/newsroom/090814.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:17:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090814.htm Hundreds of new laws passed during the 2009 legislative session are now taking effect, including three major tax collection bills that the state Department of Revenue (DOR) says may impact the way you do business. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090814.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:10:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/090813.htm Rep. Gary Alexander, R-Olympia, released today his top ten ideas for improving Washington state's budget outlook over the next biennium and into the next decade. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/090813.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:48:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090812.htm Rock-bottom lumber prices are also having a trickle-down effect on school kids. How? Read more in this opinion editorial by Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090812.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Priest/newsroom/090807.htm The Washington Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) presented Rep. Skip Priest with their Policymaker of the Year for 2009 Award on Aug. 9 in Yakima. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Priest/newsroom/090807.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:25:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090810.htm Rep. Doug Ericksen will discuss health-care reform with Ferndale Chamber of Commerce members on Wed., Aug. 19. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090810.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:31:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Herrera/newsroom/090810.htm As a state representative and a member of the House Health Care and Wellness Committee, I am watching closely how proposals in Washington, D.C. could affect the people I serve. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Herrera/newsroom/090810.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090805.htm Hundreds of new laws recently became effective from the action taken by the Legislature earlier this year. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090805.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090804.htm Reps. Bill Hinkle and Judy Warnick will be holding their monthly district office hours in Cle Elum and Ellensburg Thursday, Aug. 13. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090804.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:19:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090729.htm Federal and state cap-and-trade legislation: Are they really worth the cost to families? http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090729.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:04:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090728.htm Legislators from the 13th, 14th and 15th Districts met yesterday with realtors and home builders who contacted them with concerns about the future of economic growth in the south central Washington region. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090728.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:11:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090623.htm Rep. Bruce Dammeier has been appointed to two Washington state councils and one board. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090623.htm Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:46:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090709.htm Rep. Bruce Dammeier has opened a district office in downtown Puyallup. It is located on the corner of Main and Meridian, at 101 South Meridian, Office C. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090709.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:57:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/090723.htm Despite protests by labor unions about the Washington Health Care Authority's (HCA) decision to increase state employee contributions to their health care plans, Rep. Cary Condotta says it reflects the reality in the private market. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/090723.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:36:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090722.htm Federal climate change bill will strangle family budgets, kill jobs http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090722.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:02:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090716.htm Ironically, during the height of the building season, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) announced today that it plans to file an emergency rule that closes upper Kittitas County to all new groundwater withdrawals. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090716.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:46:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090715a.htm I recently joined with other Republican colleagues in the state House of Representatives voicing concerns to our congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. regarding the government health care takeover proposal. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090715a.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:35:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090715.htm As a result of budget cuts, including loss of NOVA funding, DNR's Recreation Program was reduced by nearly 50 percent. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090715.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:29:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Armstrong/newsroom/090715.htm Rep. Mike Armstrong was today named "2009 Legislator of the Year" by the Washington State Association of County Auditors (WSACA). http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Armstrong/newsroom/090715.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:08:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Rodne/newsroom/090713.htm Rep. Jay Rodne will join the Lystedt family and Gov. Chris Gregoire Tuesday in opening the University of Washington Medicine/Seattle Children’s Sports Concussion Program at Harborview Medical Center. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Rodne/newsroom/090713.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:57:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090713.htm Rep. Judy Warnick, whose district includes northeast Yakima County, will be traveling to Yakima on Thursday, July 16, to meet with constituents. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090713.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:10:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090713.htm Rep. Jan Angel is the recipient of a scholarship by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to attend its annual meeting this week in Atlanta, Georgia. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090713.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/090710.htm After a week-long debate in the media and among lawmakers about Boeing's purchase of a manufacturing plant in South Carolina, Rep. Cary Condotta today was shocked to learn the state may be set to hit employers with higher taxes yet again. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/090710.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:41:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Herrera/newsroom/090709.htm Rep. Jaime Herrera, R-Ridgefield, has written a letter to U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and U.S. Rep. Brian Baird acknowledging the importance of their upcoming decisions on health care reform and offering them solutions for Washington state. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Herrera/newsroom/090709.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:59:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090708.htm Show your gratitude by helping returning soldiers and their families - By Rep. Dan Kristiansen http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090708.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Parker/newsroom/090707.htm "This has a huge impact on not only Boeing, but the mom-and-pop shops that create jobs and contribute to our economy." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Parker/newsroom/090707.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:15:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/090707.htm "Boeing’s recent announcement is a frank reminder that the economies of other states are much more competitive than Washington." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Condotta/newsroom/090707.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:52:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090708.htm Rep. Bruce Dammeier welcomes citizens of the 25th District to participate in two town hall meetings next week. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090708.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:06:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Johnson/newsroom/090706.htm Rep. Norm Johnson has been invited to observe and participate in a national professional leadership seminar designed to encourage citizens, particularly young people, to become involved in their government. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Johnson/newsroom/090706.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:10:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090702.htm A nation born of freedom - By Rep. Dan Kristiansen http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090702.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:30:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090624.htm Rep. Brad Klippert has been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090624.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:47:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Short/newsroom/090619.htm Legislation to adopt a cap and trade program for emissions by employers failed to pass the Legislature this year. Even so, Gov. Gregoire continues to spend scarce taxpayer dollars on a regional cap and trade program despite the fact that a national cap and trade program appears inevitable. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Short/newsroom/090619.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:24:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090618.htm "Today's revenue forecast reveals that our state is again on pace to spend more than it will have coming in for tax collections." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090618.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:18:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Parker/newsroom/090618.htm "I'm happy to hear the governor will be looking for further spending reductions, rather than jumping into a discussion about tax increases." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Parker/newsroom/090618.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:18:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Orcutt/newsroom/090618.htm "I'm hopeful this new forecast is a continuing indication that our economy is beginning to stabilize." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Orcutt/newsroom/090618.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:10:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090612.htm The Council of State Governments-WEST (CSG-WEST) -- a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization serving state lawmakers in 13 Western states -- has selected Rep. Bruce Dammeier for its prestigious training for lawmakers in their first four years of service. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Dammeier/newsroom/090612.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:28:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/090618.htm "The band aid approach that we used to close our budget deficit this past session continues to bleed," says Alexander. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/090618.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:43:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090618.htm If the Legislature wants to help the state climb out of expected future multi-billion dollar deficits, Rep. Jan Angel says it must place a higher emphasis on helping businesses create new jobs and retain existing ones. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090618.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:15:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090617.htm An opinion-editorial from Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090617.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:15:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090616.htm Reps. Bill Hinkle and Judy Warnick will be traveling from their respective homes in Cle Elum and Moses Lake to be available to their constituents in the Yakima area on Thursday, June 18. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090616.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:42:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090615.htm An opinion-editorial from Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090615.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:01:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090610.htm An opinion-editorial from Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090610.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:39:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090608A.htm "The state is now relying on pricing people out of a health care plan that it lured them to in the first place." http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090608A.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:31:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090608.htm Rep. Doug Ericksen will co-host KGMI's PM Bellingham (790 AM) with Jacqueline Cartier Monday, June 15. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090608.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:49:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kretz/newsroom/090603.htm The Business Institute of Washington honored Rep. Joel Kretz with a Business Star Award on June 2 for his strong support of employers during the 2009 legislative session. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kretz/newsroom/090603.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:12:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Taylor/newsroom/090603.htm State Rep. David Taylor will host legislative town hall meetings this month in Goldendale, Stevenson and Sunnyside. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Taylor/newsroom/090603.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:56:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090601.htm Reps. Bill Hinkle and Judy Warnick today announced they would start up their monthly district office hours again in Grant County on Thursday, June 11. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Hinkle/newsroom/090601.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:12:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Smith/newsroom/090528.htm Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, will take part in a trade mission to Taiwan and China June 4 through June 14. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Smith/newsroom/090528.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 10:17:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Orcutt/newsroom/090527.htm Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, issued a strong warning today to the state Department of Ecology for proposed rules that go far beyond the scope of legislation passed by the Legislature. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Orcutt/newsroom/090527.htm Wed, 27 May 2009 16:06:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090527.htm Rep. Doug Ericksen will participate in a Washington Policy Center health care panel discussion Wednesday, June 3, at 8 a.m. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090527.htm Wed, 27 May 2009 13:18:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Roach/newsroom/090527.htm An opinion editorial by Rep. Dan Roach. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Roach/newsroom/090527.htm Wed, 27 May 2009 13:17:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090527.htm An opinion editorial by Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090527.htm Wed, 27 May 2009 08:47:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090526.htm An opinion editorial by Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090526.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/090526.htm Rep. Larry Haler is inviting 8th District constituents to join him for an update of the recently concluded 2009 legislative session. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Haler/newsroom/090526.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 14:54:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Short/newsroom/090522.htm Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and ranking Republican on the House Ecology and Parks Committee, testified before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday regarding the federal government's plans to regulate greenhouse gasses. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Short/newsroom/090522.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 11:05:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Short/newsroom/090521.htm Gov. Christine Gregoire issued an executive order on climate change today which contains several directives and policy points found in her cap and trade legislation that failed to pass the Legislature. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Short/newsroom/090521.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 13:41:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090520.htm An opinion editorial by Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090520.htm Wed, 20 May 2009 15:30:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/090519.htm House Ways and Means Ranking member Rep. Gary Alexander, R-Olympia, issued a statement in response to the Democrat budget signed by Gov. Gregoire. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Alexander/newsroom/090519.htm Tue, 19 May 2009 17:32:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090519.htm Six bills prime sponsored by Rep. Barbara Bailey have been signed into law by Gov. Chris Gregoire from the 2009 legislative session that concluded April 26. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090519.htm Tue, 19 May 2009 17:42:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090518.htm With a stroke of her pen, Gov. Christine Gregoire gave approval today to two measures authored by Rep. Brad Klippert. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090518.htm Mon, 18 May 2009 17:20:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090515.htm An opinion editorial by Rep. Jan Angel. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090515.htm Fri, 15 May 2009 16:13:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090514.htm Business-related bill information for local chambers of commerce by Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090514.htm Thu, 14 May 2009 16:14:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090513.htm An opinion editorial by Rep. Dan Kristiansen. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Kristiansen/newsroom/090513.htm Wed, 13 May 2009 15:33:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Johnson/newsroom/090513.htm Rep. Norm Johnson says he's feeling well and "on the mend" after undergoing a minor procedure Tuesday to repair some stomach problems. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Johnson/newsroom/090513.htm Wed, 13 May 2009 12:26:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Anderson/newsroom/090511.htm After several calls for increased taxes by King County officials and the passage of Senate Bill 5433, Reps. Glenn Anderson and Jay Rodne requested the state auditor unravel the county's performance to find efficiencies before tax hikes can be implemented. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Anderson/newsroom/090511.htm Tue, 12 May 2009 14:47:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Cox/newsroom/090511.htm State Rep. Don Cox has announced he will not be a candidate in this fall’s special election for the 9th District seat he was appointed to in January. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Cox/newsroom/090511.htm Tue, 12 May 2009 13:22:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090512.htm Making good on a promise to the Students for Civic Engagement, Rep. Doug Ericksen will participate in the group's health care forum on the campus of Western Washington University on Friday, May 15. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Ericksen/newsroom/090512.htm Mon, 11 May 2009 17:18:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090511.htm A temporary business and occupation tax exemption for a company in Moses Lake is now extended through 2018 after the governor signed a bill into law today. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090511.htm Mon, 11 May 2009 15:34:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090507.htm Today the governor signed two bills sponsored by Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick/newsroom/090507.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 15:19:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/DeBolt/newsroom/090507.htm The decision to forego a special session is welcome news. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/DeBolt/newsroom/090507.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 11:30:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090507.htm In an effort to ensure better accessibility to local citizens, Rep. Jan Angel opened a 26th District legislative office in Port Orchard this week. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090507.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 11:13:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090506.htm Washington's laws referring to citizens living with disabilities should soon become more respectful following the governor's final approval of a bill today that was introduced by Rep. Jan Angel. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel/newsroom/090506.htm Wed, 06 May 2009 14:30:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090506.htm Rep. Brad Klippert says law enforcement officers in Washington will soon have another tool to fight crime and ensure public safety following the governor's approval today of Senate Bill 5262. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Klippert/newsroom/090506.htm Wed, 06 May 2009 14:29:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Smith/newsroom/090506.htm Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, will host a 10th Legislative District telephone town hall meeting Tuesday, May 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Smith/newsroom/090506.htm Wed, 06 May 2009 12:49:00 PDT http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Armstrong/newsroom/090430.htm Rep. Mike Armstrong says he's thrilled Washington's higher education students may soon have additional time to get the best prices on their books and other course materials. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Armstrong/newsroom/090430.htm Mon, 04 May 2009 16:28:00 PST http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090501.htm A bill prime sponsored by Rep. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, was signed into law by Governor Chris Gregoire Tuesday. http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Bailey/newsroom/090501.htm Fri, 01 May 2009 13:48:00 PST