Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, shares how his wolf management legislation fell prey to politics in the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. But he offers some better news about two other bills he has sponsored, including one that became his first bill to pass the House.

03-07-25 - RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Engell: Early wins and losses at the halfway mark

Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, details his opposition to House Bill 1163, which would require a permit to purchase a firearm. The bill mandates a firearm safety training program and a waiting period of up to 60 days. He highlights an amendment by his seatmate, Rep. Hunter Abell, to exempt veterans with extensive firearm experience. Engell also criticizes a proposed tax on ammunition, calling it another attack on constitutional rights.

03-21-25 - RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Engell: Opposing firearm restrictions

The two representatives discuss the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Democrat’s tax-increase proposals, anti-firearm legislation, the Ag committee, upcoming floor fights and more.

03-21-25 - RADIO: Reps. Abell and Engell join KOZI Radio for a legislative update

Rep. Andrew Engell and Rep. Hunter Abell join KPQ’s Legislative Hotline for a legislative update. They discuss their bills that are still alive, the Democrat tax proposals, the budget, the Parental Bill of Rights, anti-firearms legislation, and more.

03-21-25 - RADIO: Reps. Abell and Engell join KPQ’s Legislative Hotline for a legislative update

In this KOMW interview, Reps. Andrew Engell and Hunter Able discuss recent updates to the state budget, including funding for education, infrastructure, and public health. They highlight new investments in K-12 schools, vocational training, broadband expansion, and rural healthcare access. The lawmakers also address economic recovery efforts, small business support, and ongoing work to improve public safety. Both stress the importance of community engagement and transparency through town halls and constituent outreach.

03-31-25 - RADIO: Rep. Abell and Rep. Engell join Sen. Shelly Short for KOMW's legislative update

Rep. Hunter Abell, Rep. Andrew Engell, and Sen. Shelly Short give a legislative update on KOMW. They discuss the final weeks of session, the budgets, their bills, visits by constituents, and more.

04-07-25 - RADIO: Reps. Abell and Engell give a legislative update on KOMW radio

Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, criticizes the majority party’s approach to budgeting, citing overspending and unrealistic expectations of future revenue growth. He warns against using speculative income to justify creating new, long-term government programs. Engell emphasizes the need to return government focus to its core duties — protecting life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — rather than assuming an endless supply of taxpayer dollars.

04-04-25 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Engell: Budgeting with reality, not wishful thinking

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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

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

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