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As the state’s population of individuals with developmental disabilities grows, many families face a severe shortage of dental care options, particularly for adults with high behavioral or medical needs. For these...

Jan. 21, 2026

Rainier School in Buckley will remain open under legislation negotiated by 31st District Representatives Drew Stokesbary and Joshua Penner, preserving critical services for some of Washington’s most vulnerable citizens. Earlier this...

April 27, 2025

In this floor speech, Rep. Joshua Penner, R-Orting, speaks out against House Bill 2051—a proposal he says undermines health care access for some of Washington’s most vulnerable residents. Penner argues the...

April 19, 2025

We are now in the final stretch of the 2025 legislative session, scheduled to adjourn on April 27. Last week marked the House of Origin cutoff, the deadline for bills to...

March 20, 2025