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As injured workers navigate Washington’s workers’ compensation system, delays, confusion, and disputes over medical evaluations can slow recovery and undermine confidence in a system meant to support people when they are...
When Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove announced that he was locking away 77,000 acres of Washington’s 106,000 acres of structurally complex forests — including roughly 10,000 acres of older state-managed...
Whether attending school events or speaking with local students, I’m reminded of something simple but powerful—our young people are the future. They are the future employees who will join our companies,...
As your representative and a proud member of our vibrant Lewis County community,I’ve always believed that small businesses are the heartbeat of our local economy. From the corner café serving morning...
As we celebrate Small Business Month this May, it’s with a heavy heart and growing frustration that we must also confront the legislative decisions made earlier this year in Olympia. The...
At this week’s Republican media availability, House and Senate Republican leaders stood up for the voices of hardworking families who demand a balanced budget without new taxes or increased spending. They...
The most important issues I hear about daily from constituents in Southwest Washington and across our state are affordability and crime. Families are struggling with the rising cost of living —...
Washington state is facing an affordability crisis, and families are already grappling with skyrocketing costs. House Bill 1607 will only make things worse. This bill creates a bottle redemption program that...
During this week’s Republican media availability, House and Senate Republican leaders highlighted concerns over declining trust in the public education system, emphasizing that difficulties in passing levies and bonds reflect skepticism...
As a husband, father, and representative of Washington’s 20th Legislative District, I hear from families daily about how hard it is to make ends meet. Unfortunately, working families face the same...
