Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, talks with Robb Francis and John McKay on KONA about recent and upcoming floor activity in the House of Representatives, including Democratic proposals to expand the controversial Covenant Homeownership Program and dismantle important parental rights that became law last year.

03-07-25 - RADIO: Rep. Travis Couture joins KONA to discuss House floor activity

Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, talks with John Carlson on KVI Radio about legislative Democrats’ continuing pursuit of tax increases and his package of proposed budget reforms to stop the majority party’s out-of-control spending.

03-28-25 - RADIO: Reps. Travis Couture discusses reckless majority party tax increases on KVI

Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, reflects on the growing partisanship this session and how differing ideologies can slow progress despite efforts to serve constituents. She also shares about receiving heartfelt letters supporting mandated Holocaust education in high schools, emphasizing the importance of remembering history to avoid repeating its darkest chapters.

04-18-25 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Dye: Bridging divides and learning from the past

Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Inchelium, expresses concern over a major rule change in the House that now allows a simple majority to end debate, replacing a 132-year tradition requiring a two-thirds vote. He says this silenced millions of Washingtonians during debate on legislation that made sweeping changes to the Parents' Bill of Rights. Engell notes his amendment was blocked without proper full-length discussion and that two Democrat lawmakers privately expressed disappointment over how the rule was used.

04-18-25 RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Engell: Silencing voices on the Parents' Bill of Rights

Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, says “taxes” is the word that defines this session as Democrats scramble to find revenue to pay for increases to an already underfunded operating budget. He shares optimism about House Bill 1108, his measure creating the Affordable Housing Task Force. The bill brings officials from different industries together to find practical solutions to the housing crisis.

04-18-25 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Klicker: Addressing housing without new taxes

Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, joins KIT hosts Lance Tormey, Dave Ettl, and Brian Stephanson for a session update. They discuss key legislative developments including a small victory when a proposed property tax increase was scrapped, but Corry remains concerned about changes to the school levy cap. He explained that districts in wealthier areas like Puget Sound can raise funds with minimal impact, while rural districts like Yakima would face significantly higher property tax rates to generate the same revenue—creating a major disparity.

04-22-25 - RADIO: Rep. Corry w/ KIT to talk unnecessary & unfair Democrat tax increases

The three 7th Legislative District legislators give an update on the 2025 legislative session. They discuss Democrat tax proposals including an increase in the B&O tax, property tax, hunting and fishing license fees, and more.

04-21-25 - RADIO: 7th District legislators join Tracy Ellis for a KOMW update

In a recent interview on KIRO Radio, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, raised concerns about proposed tax increases being reintroduced in new forms despite claims they were off the table. He criticized plans to expand the state’s capital gains tax, increase local property taxes, and raise B&O and sales taxes—arguing these are unnecessary given the state's budget surplus and slow economic growth. Walsh emphasized the need for fiscal restraint and transparency in Olympia's budgeting process.

04-23-25  - RADIO: Rep. Jim Walsh sounds alarm on hidden tax hikes in KIRO interview

Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, joins KONA’s ‘The Bottom Line’ to provide a session update on his key bills awaiting signature by Gov. Ferguson.

Dent details his legislation to rename the Vantage Bridge the Medal of Honor Bridge. He explains the significance of why he wants to honor those who have served our state and country and received the highest honor.

Dent also talks about three other bills waiting to be signed by the governor to become law. Listen here to learn more about his priorities: childcare, agriculture and the fuel exemption the industry was promised, and wildfire mitigation planning.

04-23-25 - RADIO: Rep. Tom Dent joins KONA to give a legislative update on his key bills

House Republican Caucus Chair Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, joins KVI’s ‘The Morning Ride’ to provide an update on the 2025 legislative session. Abbarno discusses the state’s budgets and the Democrats’ push for the largest tax increase in Washington state history. One of the worst tax proposals on the table is to increase the state’s property taxes. Listen here as Abbarno provides an update.

04-24-25 - RADIO: Rep. Peter Abbarno provides an update on state budgets and the push for tax hikes

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