I was proud to vote for this legislation to secure wins for all of America.   The National Defense Authorization Act is a Win for America Congratulations, Lexy Hibbs! Congratulations to Lexy Hibbs for being the second runner-up for 2023 Miss Rodeo America! Lexy competed against twenty-eight contestants from across the country, showcasing her riding skills and knowledge of rodeo. Lexy, you truly represent the best of Central Washington. Congratulations Miss Rodeo Washington! Read More in the Tri-City Herald 2022 Central Washington Congressional App Challenge Winner   This week, I was happy to announce Advaitha Motkuri, from Richland High School, as the winner of this year's Central Washington Congressional App Challenge. Her app, People's Pupil: A Detection in Intoxication, would use pupil size to detect levels of intoxication. If a person is intoxicated, the app would immediately call an Uber for them. Each year the Congressional App Challenge highlights the bright minds of our nation's future leaders in STEM, computer science, and coding skills. Congratulations Advaitha, I am confident that you and other Central Washington students will continue to learn and grow in this field! View Advaitha's Presentation Here   Meeting with the Association of Washington Business This week I was delighted to speak with the Association of Washington Business (AWB) during their fly-in to DC. We discussed some of the work I have been doing in Congress on behalf of Central Washington and how we can continue to work together in the coming year. AWB has nearly 7,000 members who represent over 700,000 employees across the state, advocating for economic prosperity and pushing Washington to be a global leader in innovation and a world-class workforce. It is always a pleasure to see other Washingtonians in our nation's capital, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside AWB for all of Central Washington.     Supporting Our Troops from Home Our servicemembers sacrifice so much for our country, and the holidays can be a particularly tough time of year. This week, I stopped by the Red Cross to sign some holiday cards for our troops serving overseas. We can never truly repay the brave men and women who sacrifice so much for our great country, but it is important to do small acts like this to say "thank you" to our heroes. Thank you to all those who are serving overseas this holiday season!   Providing Opportunities for STEM Students to Grow By providing opportunities for broadband investment, our rural teachers, students, and communities will have the ability to access the tools they need. By enhancing STEM education in rural schools, we are creating opportunities for Central Washington’s students to compete for high-paying jobs and strengthening our international competitiveness. I am proud to represent the hard-working students and teachers of Central Washington, and I look forward to continuing to work to promote rural STEM education in Congress. Read More in The Grand Coulee Star Hanford High holds Holiday Bazaar, more than 100 vendors for Saturday Looking for a place for a Christmas shopping spree? More than 100 booths and vendors will line the halls of Hanford High School Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Read More Rainbow Fentanyl Found In Yakima Death Investigations Rainbow colored fentanyl has arrived in Yakima says Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice as officials around the country battle the growing problem of fentanyl overdose deaths. 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]