House capital budget lead Rep. Mike Steele, Sen. Keith Goehner, and Rep. Brian Burnett announced the inclusion of more than $32.8 million in 12th District projects in the 2026 supplemental capital budget. The capital spending plan received unanimous approval from lawmakers in the House and Senate today. The announcement highlights the lawmakers’ collective commitment to securing funding that directly benefits...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This year’s regular legislative session will end sometime Thursday — probably well into the evening, if history is any guide. I’m specifying regular because just today I heard rumblings that the majority party may need an overtime period (officially, an extraordinary session) to work on budget-related legislation. I hope that ends...

Feb. 18, 2026 Dear Neighbors and Friends, The Senate yesterday reached what the official session calendar calls “house of origin cutoff.” It was the deadline for bills originating in the Senate to be passed by the Senate. The cutoff applies to the House as well, for action on House bills. A look at the bills...