Keith Goehner

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, describes the start of the session and upcoming issues in the legislature including $30 car tabs, the budget, and the creation of the Office of Equity. Additionally, Goehner discusses how new leadership in the House will impact Republicans in 2020.

The Washington State Legislature convenes on Monday, Jan. 13 and Rep. Keith Goehner is encouraging students interested in the House Page Program to submit applications. “We have an excellent page program, and it is a great way for students to get a firsthand look at how our state government operates,” said Goehner,...

This will be the last email update I will be sending before the Legislature convenes. Legislators will be under election year restrictions from Dec. 1 until Jan. 13, the first day of session. I will still be able to respond to any emails, mail, phone messages or other direct communications...

Rep. Keith Goehner has received a “City Champion Award” from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC created the award following the 2014 legislative session to recognize legislators that went out of their way to advocate for key city priority issues. AWC Government Affairs Director Candice Bock said Goehner wasted...

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, talks about the challenges the agricultural industry is facing, including increased rules and regulations. He also touches on how the ever-increasing minimum wage plays a role and how the Legislature needs to have a better understanding of the work environment in the industry. Watch his video...

I hope you will have time to join me for coffee in Twisp on Oct. 1. I have heard from many of you during the interim, and as we get closer to session, I wanted to provide an informal opportunity to chat. Legislative Coffee Chat details: Tuesday, Oct. 110 a.m....

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, will be hosting a “Legislative Coffee Chat” on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Twisp Town Hall. The informal event will allow 12th District constituents the opportunity to meet with Rep. Goehner to discuss the 2020 legislative session, issues important to their communities and other state-related matters...

While the Legislature has been adjourned since April 28, there are many important state government and legislative-related issues making headlines this interim. A possible income tax in Washington state and a pay-by-the-mile road usage, just to name a couple. It has been a busy summer. I am working on potential...

When the legislative session adjourned on April 28 it was the first time since 2009 the Legislature ended the 105-day legislative session on time. That was the good news. The bad news is over the last few days, and even hours, the House and Senate passed a $52.4 billion budget...