House Republicans testify against job-killing bill that seeks to eliminate natural gas usage in Washington state
Five Republicans who serve on the House Environment and Energy Committee spoke out Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 against House Bill 1084. The bill takes steps to accelerate the removal of natural gas from homes and buildings and would undermine the continued economic viability of natural gas utilities. Republicans said it...
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Rep. Keith Goehner’s committee speech against House Bill 1084 that would eliminate use of natural gas in Washington state
Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, was among five Republicans who serve on the House Environment and Energy Committee who spoke out today against House Bill 1084. The bill takes steps to accelerate the removal of natural gas from homes and buildings and would undermine the continued economic viability of natural gas...
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Republicans speak out in Environment and Energy Committee against bill that would accelerate removal of natural gas usage, kill jobs in Washington state
All five Republicans who serve on the House Environment and Energy Committee spoke out today against a bill that would kill jobs in Washington and could wipe out an entire industry. When House Bill 1084 was brought up for a vote, Republican committee members Reps. Mary Dye, Mark Klicker, Peter...
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Employment Security must restore accountability, transparency, and trust
To say 2020 was a tough year would be an understatement. If you had to rely on the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) it may have been exceptionally difficult. Last spring it is estimated that ESD lost up to $576 million in unemployment funds to a Nigerian fraud ring. ...
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Reps. Steele and Goehner review their week in the legislature on KOZI
Rep. Mike Steele, R- Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, share their amendments to the COVID-19 relief bill that would have made it more fiscally responsible and helped students during distance learning. They also discussed their support for law enforcement as the Legislature looks at proposals that may impact them....
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12th District legislators discuss issues with new carbon tax on KOHO
Rep. Mike Steele, R- Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join Chris Hansen on KOHO Radio to address opposing the new carbon tax proposal, promoting public safety, and maintaining fiscal responsibility during the pandemic. Wash. House Republicans · 02-05-21 – RADIO: 12th District legislators discuss issues with new carbon tax...
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Reps. Steele and Goehner discuss the budget, ESD, on KPQ Radio
Rep. Mike Steele, R- Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KPQ Radio to talk about their amendments to COVID relief funding bills, opposition to new taxes, and the recent ESD data breach which impacted hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians. Wash. House Republicans · 02-05-21 – RADIO: Reps. Steele and...
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Rep. Keith Goehner’s legislative update: No Phase 2 for Central Washington, COVID relief legislation, massive gas tax plan and more
Last week, the governor was asked at his press conference if he would consider making changes to his “Roadmap to Recovery” plan. He said “no.” Within 24 hours, he held another press conference announcing he was loosening the standards for the metrics – regions only needed to meet three of...
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Reps. Steele and Goehner cover education bills, reopening, on KOZI
Rep. Mike Steele, R- Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KOZI radio to discuss bipartisan economic relief, flaws in the governor’s reopening plan, and the lack of communication between the different branches of government in Olympia. Additionally, the lawmakers cover a new education bill regarding waivers, the possibility of...
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