February 08, 2022

12th District legislators to hold virtual town hall meeting Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.

Reps. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, are inviting 12th District citizens to join them for a virtual town hall meeting on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. The lawmakers will be giving an update on the 2022 legislative session and taking live questions from participants. Constituents may submit written questions during...
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February 04, 2022

Rep. Goehner and Steele join KOZI to address committee cut-off the state budget

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan join KOZI to discuss the capital budget and the projected surplus. The 12th district legislators both would like to see additional funding to programs which have been neglected by the state and hopefully some form of tax relief to the citizens...
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February 04, 2022

Rep. Goehner and Steele discuss the fiscal cut-off and capital budget on KPQ

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Mike Steele, R-Chelan, discussed the fiscal cut-off coming this Monday, 02/07 and the workload they expect to see over the weekend. The 12th district legislators also addressed the capital budget and potential ways to utilize the projected surplus in an advantageous way for Washington’s residents....
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February 04, 2022

Rep. Goehner and Steele speak on KOHO about committee cut-off and police reform

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, speak on KOHO about committee cut-off. Committee cut-off is the last day bills can be heard in committees of their chamber of origin. Rep. Goehner and Steele also discussed the police reform bills that have been heard and may come before...
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January 28, 2022

Goehner legislation to increase access to water and sewer systems passes Local Government Committee

The House Local Government Committee passed legislation on Friday that makes it possible for more properties to have access to water, storm drains, and sanitary sewage systems. House Bill 1627, sponsored by Rep. Keith Goehner, is designed to provide more flexibility in growth. “The legislation would allow for cities to...
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January 28, 2022

Rep. Keith Goehner and Rep. Mike Steele discuss emergency powers and the capital budget on KOZI

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan discuss the issues facing the capital budget and emergency powers. Rep. Steele stated the State has request for $187 mil. in projects across Washington but only has a budget of $88 mil. for this session. Both lawmakers commented on emergency powers...
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January 28, 2022

Rep. Goehner and Steele discuss police reform and emergency powers

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, discuss on KPQ the pending police reform, and emergency powers bills. Rep. Steele stated the emergency powers bill has gained some traction in the House and has a Democrat cosponsor. The police reform bills are also making some progress in the...
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January 28, 2022

Rep. Keith Goehner and Rep. Mike Steele speak on KOHO about police reform and the long-term care act

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, speak on KOHO about police reform and the long-term care act. The long-term care act was recently delayed for 18 months. Rep. Goehner spoke to police reform and fixing the problems created in the 2021 session. Wash. House Republicans · 01-28-22...
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January 21, 2022

Rep. Goehner and Steele discuss the Long-Term Care Act KOZI

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, discuss the Long-Term Care Act and legislation looking at the effects of alternative energy sites. Rep. Steele discussed the Long-Term Care Act legislation passed by the House, which would suspend the tax for 18 months, giving legislators time to adjust the...
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