Friends,
The 2024 legislative session is coming to a close on March 7th! As we continue delivering the latest
news coming out of Olympia fro another week, we hope to keep you up-to-date with an item or two of interest last week from your own backyard. Read
on…
This week’s Newsmaker
Interview…
GOP House Floor Leader Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (7th LD) joined us for this
week’s newsmaker interview. Rep. Maycumber highlighted successes and disappointments of the 2024 legislative session. She also expanded on her
advocacy for property tax relief and her perspective on the challenges faced by law enforcement due to anti-police policies. Finally, she outlined her
commitment to empowering parents in education and shared aspirations for her run for U.S. Congress in the 5th Congressional District. Read more.
This week’s top story…
Liberal legislative leaders,
in an op-ed, proclaim support for WA's parental-rights initiative, contradicting the previous stance of key liberals, including the state Democrat
Party chair. It's amusing how Senator Jamie Pedersen and House Speaker Laurie Jinkins are now assuring collaboration with the state Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education to protect students and ensure proper implementation. The question is whether
this is a ploy to pave the way for Democrats to amend the initiative next year to align more closely with their views on what is deemed
“correct.” Read this story and more.
In case you missed it…
Democrats are all on board with the idea of growing government, but according to the Washington State Standard, a showdown is brewing:
“Washington lawmakers want to send more money to schools with this year’s state budget — but Senate and House proposals differ in
where that money goes.” It looks like Democrats are in a tussle over determining which special interests should receive their financial favors.
Unfortunately, there's no anticipation of any repercussions for past spending blunders, even though “spending comes as districts around the
state face budget woes, with some turning to school closures as a result.” Read this story and more.
Your bit of inspiration for the week…
Spring is coming – enjoy the beautiful photo of a daffodil farm in Skagit Valley, as captured by former U.S. Congressman Rod Chandler.
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