March 12, 2025

Goehner backs $ave Washington, a balanced, responsible approach to balancing the state operating budget

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Sen. Keith Goehner and his Senate Republican colleagues unveiled their fiscally responsible solution to the state’s budget shortfall: the “$ave Washington” budget proposal that funds the priorities shared by Washingtonians without relying on spending cuts or tax increases. “This is an honest, reasonable...
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March 12, 2025

Senate unanimously passes Goehner bill granting counties more time to update growth plans

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… The state Senate has passed legislation from Sen. Keith Goehner that would give 10 counties, including Chelan and Douglas counties, an additional six months to review and revise their comprehensive plans. The extension proposed under Senate Bill 5558 would also apply to cities...
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March 11, 2025

SRC On Air | Sen. Keith Goehnr | KOZI

Sen. Keith Goehner tells KOZI he’s concerned about a bill allowing striking workers to get unemployment and early release for juvenile offenders. He supports delaying electric ferries, fixing roads, and the Senate Republican budget. #waleg LISTEN
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March 08, 2025

SRC On Air | Sen. Keith Goehner | KONA

Sen Keith Goehner joins KONA to discuss Gov. Ferguson’s shift away from costly electric ferries, calling for diesel alternatives. He warns of declining gas taxes, the need for new funding sources, and ensuring transit pays for roads. #waleg   LISTEN
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March 05, 2025

Senate passes Goehner bill to help with planning of energy projects

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… The state Senate has unanimously passed legislation from Sen. Keith Goehner that is intended to streamline the planning of energy projects. Goehner’s bill would ensure that when a city or county collaborates with the state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) for technical...
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March 05, 2025

12th District lawmakers to host virtual town hall meeting Thursday, March 20, 2025

Rep. Brian Burnett, Sen. Keith Goehner, and Rep. Mike Steele Sen. Keith Goehner, Rep. Mike Steele, and Rep. Brian Burnett invite residents of Central Washington’s 12th Legislative District to join them for a one-hour Virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 20, starting at 6:30 p.m. Those who wish to...
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March 04, 2025

Washington’s Budget Crisis & Key Bills Moving Forward

Sen. Keith Goehner gives a legislative update. With the cutoffs passed, key bills are moving forward, but major fiscal challenges remain— a $7 billion shortfall in the general fund and a $1 billion gap in the transportation budget. #waleg WATCH
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February 27, 2025

SRC On Air | Sen. Keith Goehner | KPQ

Sen. Keith Goehner on KPQ discussing the divide between Republicans and Democrats on spending, revenue, and taxation, emphasizing concerns over excessive spending and new tax proposals, including the proposed road usage tax. #waleg LISTEN
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February 27, 2025

Senate passes Goehner bill to reduce red tape for water-sewer districts

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… The state Senate on Wednesday passed legislation from Sen. Keith Goehner that would make it more cost-effective for water-sewer districts to offload surplus property. His legislation would double the current $2,500 threshold for the notice-of-intention requirement water-sewer districts must meet for the sale...
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