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Republicans still seem to be alone at the state Capitol when it comes to knowing what “affordability” truly means.
The proof is in the nearly 70 bills proposed or reintroduced by majority …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Chehalis
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2/13/26
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For more than a century, Washingtonians have exercised a powerful constitutional tool: the initiative process. It exists so that, when the Legislature falters, or citizens feel ignored by the …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno / R-Chehalis
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2/11/26
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If you could prevent the tragic injury or death of a child/teen caused by an unsecured firearm, would you? Of course, anyone would. Then why are firearms the leading cause of death for young people …
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2/10/26
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In the 1990’s, the Clinton administration gutted welfare programs, taking benefits away from millions of people, especially working mothers in our country who needed them to survive. They created …
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By Rob Richards
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2/10/26
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Washington has long been a high-cost state for employers, but new data show the state is increasingly losing its competitive edge in key areas.
Job growth is stalling, the business climate …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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2/6/26
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For more than a decade, Democrats in Olympia have complained our state’s tax code is overly regressive. That claim is made again, predictably, in Senate Bill 6346, the legislation they filed Feb. 3 …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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2/6/26
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Last month, I found myself in a committee hearing room in Olympia, listening to a panel of labor-union officials testify in favor of sharp restrictions on initiative signature drives. They said …
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By Sen. Jeff Wilson
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2/5/26
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I said it in my last column, and I’ll say it again: leadership isn’t about being the brightest light in the room. It’s about making sure the room is lit well enough for everyone else to see — …
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By Wayne Fournier
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2/2/26
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Whether officials in our state like it or not, federal officers have a responsibility to enforce federal laws. That doesn’t change just because the enforcement efforts have unforeseen consequences, …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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1/30/26
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Peter Abbarno commentary: Local challenges, local solutions — building a stronger community together
As your representative, I have always believed that the best solutions to our challenges don’t come from a top-down approach in Olympia. They come from listening to neighbors, understanding local …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis
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1/30/26
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When Olympia says, "Don’t look here," it’s time to start looking really, really hard. Minnesota’s deepening Somali daycare fraud scandal naturally is prompting questions about whether the same …
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By Sen. Leonard Christian
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1/29/26
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson recently delivered his annual State of the State address in front of the legislature in Olympia. His message: prepare for taxes to go up and say goodbye to …
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By U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse
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1/29/26
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When the director of a state agency asks the governor to investigate the citizen commission that oversees him, the public should pause. When that request follows years of documented leadership …
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By Ronald D. Reed
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1/26/26
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Here in Washington, and no doubt other states, victims of the fentanyl epidemic include babies and toddlers injured by exposure to this poison by adults, usually fentanyl-addicted parents.
On …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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1/23/26
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Do the Democrats who run Olympia think Washingtonians are fools? It sure seems that way as we learn more about their plan to create a state income tax. As I write this, we still don’t know the …
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By Sen. John Braun / R-Centralia
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1/20/26
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In politics, stability rarely gets credit.
Change is exciting. Disruption draws attention. New faces and bold promises dominate headlines. Stability, by contrast, is quiet. It doesn’t announce …
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By Wayne Fournier
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1/19/26
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In his 2026 Supplemental Transportation Budget proposal, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to borrow $2.1 billion for maintenance and preservation of roads and bridges, and to speed up ferry …
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By Bob Pishue / Mountain States Policy Center
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1/19/26
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A recent Seattle Times editorial argued that "purity politics" in the state Legislature gets in the way of progress. But what some call “rigidity” is, for many people, a necessary moral line to …
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By Rob Richards
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1/16/26
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Mountain States Policy Center on January 13 released results from the first annual Washington Poll , a new statewide research effort designed to help lawmakers, community leaders, and citizens better …
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By Chris Cargill | Mountain States Policy Center
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1/14/26
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In Yelm Community Schools, there are more than 600 staff members. 336 are certified staff (excluding certified administrators). 273 certified staff members were asked to vote in favor of a vote of no …
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1/13/26
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