Rep. Joshua Penner In The News

Rep. Josh Penner (R - Orting) has been tracking cases of children dying from overdose after interacting with DCYF. "This is state-created danger," Penner told KOMO News. “This is a pattern of…

“Seeing this come out is like putting a knife into a wound,” said Rep. Josh Penner, R-31st District. “It’s frustrating because we knew this was a problem. We didn’t even have to…

Democrats’ supplemental operating budget proposals passed out of their fiscal committees Wednesday, Feb. 25, as they finalize adjustments to the 2025-27 budget passed last year. “I'd say that the totality of Republican…

The Washington state House of Representatives has passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joshua Penner, R-Orting, that imposes strict penalties on drivers who bypass emergency barricades, a recent news release from Penner…

Penner's bill would greatly increase fines and penalties for drivers who bypass emergency barricades and road closures.

Washington’s working families and businesses face a persistent challenge: access to affordable and reliable child care. This isn’t just a family issue. It’s an economic one.

State Representative Joshua Penner of District 31 expressed concerns about the bill's impact. "If I'm correct and this bill's too brief and we do it too hastily, I'm worried that some of…