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Speaking with Jason Rantz on Seattle's KTTH Radio, Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, says citizens need to call their legislators if they want to see passage of property tax legislation. Orcutt has...
A new capital gains income tax passed last year by legislative Democrats violates Washington's constitution, according to an Eastern Washington judge who ruled it invalid Tuesday. But the fight against the...
Legislature adjourns remote 2021 session with new tax increases, regulations from majority Democrats
State lawmakers wrapped up the 2021 legislative session Sunday evening after conducting their business remotely behind computer screens due to the COVID pandemic. John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 04-25-21...
A bill that would prohibit the open carry of firearms and other weapons within 250 feet of permitted events, including the state Capitol campus, passed the House on Sunday evening with...
Lewis County is not receiving COVID-19 vaccination doses at the same rate as other counties. 20th District lawmakers say that's unacceptable and they want answers from the governor. John Sattgast reports....
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, joins KELA Radio to talk about the dynamics of the remote session, protecting 2nd Amendment rights, the eviction moratorium, rural broadband, and providing tax relief. Wash. House Republicans...
House approves supplemental budget plan that spends surplus without tax relief. Republicans vote no.
In Olympia, the state House passed a supplemental operating budget Friday that increases spending on government programs without relief for taxpayers. Republicans warned new spending obligations created in the Democrat spending...
The first vigorous debate of the 2020 session took place Wednesday on the House floor when majority Democrats brought Governor Jay Inslee's low carbon fuel standard bill for a vote. During...
Speaking on KELA's “Let's Talk About It” with Peter Abbarno, 20th District Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, discussed the state budgeting process, the revenue forecast, effects of I-976 passage on transportation funding,...
The state of Washington is expected to take in more of your tax dollars over the coming months. However, one key lawmaker is advising restraint when it comes to spending that...
