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I hope this message finds you well. Over the last two months, legislators have returned home – connecting with our friends, family, and neighbors – after a critical, difficult session. You...
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal sent a letter to Educational Service District (ESD) 123 today announcing the withdrawal of his dissolution petition for the Prescott School District. Reykdal filed the...
This past Thursday brought the end of the 2026 legislative session. While this was a short session, its 60 days included consequential legislation that will impact our state for years to...
State lawmakers Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, and Rep. Skyler Rude, R-Walla Walla, will hold two in-person town hall meetings on Saturday, March 21. WHAT: 16th Legislative...
As we head into the final weeks of the 2026 legislative session, I want to share a quick update from Olympia. Public education review bill moving forward School districts in our...
Today, the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education approved legislation by Rep. Skyler Rude, R-Walla Walla, after the Washington State House of Representatives passed it unanimously last week. House...
Washington lawmakers paused Thursday to mark the Day of Remembrance, honoring Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their homes during World War II. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House...
Today, the House of Representatives rejected calls from Republican lawmakers on the House Floor to hold public hearings on the people’s initiatives to the Legislature, IL26-001 and IL26-638. The state constitution...
I hope this email finds you well. Lawmakers returned to Olympia two weeks ago for the 2026 legislative session. This year, we have only 60 days to address growing challenges in...
With the legislature reconvened as of January 12, 2026, State Representative Skyler Rude, R-Walla Walla, has proposed a range of legislation to clarify and improve governance in our state. House Bill...
