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The 2026 legislative session has come to a close, and I want to share a fuller look at what happened during these 60 days in Olympia, what shaped the biggest fights...
The 2026 legislative session is rapidly coming to a close. The final stretch in Olympia always brings long days and exhausting late nights, and this week was no exception. I spent...
The pace here in Olympia has accelerated significantly as the Legislature reaches critical deadlines for the session. Keeping you informed is one of my top priorities, and I want to share...
The Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Joshua Penner, R-Orting, that imposes strict penalties on drivers who bypass emergency barricades. The vote marks the passage of the...
Legislation aimed at protecting first responders and preventing dangerous disruptions during natural disasters and emergencies passed the House Community Safety Committee. House Bill 2203, sponsored by Rep. Joshua Penner, R-Orting, creates...
I hope you had a good holiday season and are settling into the new year. As we look ahead, the 2026 legislative session begins January 12 and will run for 60...
Thirty-First District Representatives Drew Stokesbary and Joshua Penner have formally urged Governor Bob Ferguson to block the parole of convicted triple murderer Timothy Pauley, whose release is set for March 27....
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...
