I am deeply disappointed in the governor's continued destructive attempts to raise taxes on Washingtonians and take away one of our state's best competitive advantages to attract new business.   An Income Tax in Washington State is Unconstitutional Read More on My Website     FYI: Hanford Site Job Fair The Hanford Site will be hosting a virtual job fair on December 7 and 8 from 10 am to 3 pm. If you are interested in attending or want more details, click on one of the links below. December 7, 2022 10 AM - 3 PM PST December 8, 2022 10 AM - 3 PM PST     Our Border is Under Attack Our country's national security is at risk. Our Border Patrol agents are overwhelmed and do not have the resources they need to do their jobs due to the Biden Administration's open-border policies and rhetoric. In October alone, there were over 230,000 border encounters, setting an all-time record. This is unacceptable. President Biden continues to pass the buck, allowing communities across the country to be invaded. House Republicans are ready to hold the Biden Administration accountable and secure the border to ensure our families and communities are safe. Read More on Fox News     World Nuclear Energy Day Today is World Nuclear Energy Day, a day to celebrate nuclear energy and all the men and women who make it happen around the globe. In Central Washington, we have some of the best researchers and technicians in the industry developing cutting-edge technology and conducting innovative research, with the Hanford Site, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and Energy Northwest leading the way. Nuclear energy is clean energy, and I am proud to represent and support such an energy-diverse district!     Mobile Congressional Office Hours Mobile Office Hours are happening now! Hosted on a weekly basis by my staff, these hours are an excellent opportunity for constituents throughout Central Washington to get personal assistance with questions or issues related to federal agencies. Mobile Office Hours are open to the public, and no appointment is necessary. Click Here To Find A Full Schedule for Mobile Office Hours   Supply Chain Issues are Threatening Our Food Security Supply chain issues continue to threaten our food and economic security, and have placed a heavy strain on Americans' budgets. High agricultural input costs have caused food prices to skyrocket, a result of labor shortages and increasing energy costs. Common sense solutions, like the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and opening up American energy production, will lower food costs and provide relief to farmers and families. It is past time we address the inflation crisis and secure our economy and food supply chain. Read More from Agri-Pulse     Diesel Shortage Imperils Rural Communities Most Last week, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that distillate inventories (which include diesel) were at their lowest levels since 1951-currently we only have a 27-day supply remaining. That means if all production is halted and we maintain our current usage, we will run out of diesel fuel in 27 days. Read More in The Grand Coulee Star Yakama Nation elder Virginia Beavert celebrates new book and her 101st birthday Beavert, or Tuxámshish, was at the museum to sign copies of ”Anakú Iwachá: Yakama Legends and Stories,” an expanded collection of foundational Yakama stories she edited with Michelle Jacob and Joana Jansen. It’s the second edition of “Anakú Iwachá, The Way It Was,” an important educational and cultural resource published in 1974. Read More Newhouse: Reintroducing grizzly bears in North Cascades 'is a threat' Our public lands, including the North Cascades National Park, are critical to our region—for species conservation, enjoyment and recreation, and for our water supply and agriculture industry. The introduction of grizzly bears would upset our ecosystem and cause undue hardships on agriculture producers, businesses, and families. This is the message I have heard and echoed, time and again, from the rural communities across our district. Read More     It is an honor and a privilege to serve you in Congress. To stay up to date on how I am working to represent Central Washington, I encourage you to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also find regular updates on my website. Sincerely, Dan Newhouse Contact Me     Rep. Newhouse | 504 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]