Keith Goehner

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA … In his first term in the Senate, Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, was selected to three committees, including the ranking Republican on the Housing Committee. Goehner will serve his first term in the Senate in 2025. “The state has been facing a housing...

As you are aware, the 2024 legislative session adjourned in March. I am hoping you received a hard copy of the 2024 Legislative Report Rep. Mike Steele and I sent you. In it, we review the three budgets – operating, transportation, capital – the initiatives to the Legislature, the potential...

Rep. Keith Goehner and Rep. Mike Steele have mailed out their 2024 Legislative Report to the constituents of the 12th District. You can review it below. While the session adjourned in March, Goehner works for the 12th District and citizens of Washington year-round. You can contact his office to schedule a meeting,...

The Legislature adjourned on March 7. This email update has an overview of the initiatives, the budgets, and some of the good and bad of the legislative session. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Three initiatives passed As I mentioned in my previous email...

On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation introduced by Rep. Keith Goehner that will extend a property tax exemption to those who qualify and have a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). House Bill 2375 will add the tax exemption for qualified seniors and disabled persons living in detached ADUs. “Washington state...

A Republican lawmaker’s bill to extend property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled persons is awaiting the governor’s signature. Nic Scott reports. Wash. House Republicans · 3-14-24 – RADIO REPORT: Property tax exemption expanded for senior and disabled persons SCOTT: In an effort to create more affordable housing on properties...

Liam Hill, a student at Cashmere Middle School, served as a legislative page for the state House of Representatives the week of Feb. 25 – March 1. He was sponsored by his 12th District Rep. Keith Goehner. “I am grateful to have our grandson, Liam, serve as a page this session so he...

Rep. Keith Goehner and Rep. Mike Steele give listeners an overview of the 2024 legislative session on the last day of session before adjournment. They discuss the three budgets – capital, transportation and operating, as well as what happened with initiatives. The legislators also talk about some of the disappointments and successes...

It has been a historic week in Olympia. On Monday, lawmakers passed three initiatives. I supported all three as they addressed important issues, as evidenced by the large number of signatures gathered for the initiatives and the overwhelming number of people who signed in favor of the measures during the...