Reps. Steele and Goehner provide updates on the remote session on KOZI
Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KOZI Radio to discuss the process of reopening, the Republican budget proposal, and ensuring funding is made available without raising taxes. The lawmakers also underline the importance of getting kids back in classrooms, balancing new projects while completing ongoing commitments,...
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12th District lawmakers discuss the budget on KPQ
Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KPQ Radio to discuss bills within the Legislature they are monitoring, the working families tax credit, and their opposition to a proposed gas tax. The 12th District lawmakers also talk about the budget, supporting students struggling during the pandemic, and...
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12th District representatives raise concerns over proposed energy reforms on KOZI
Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KOZI Radio to discuss concerns over changes to the energy sector, the benefits of natural gas, and the logistical issues of relying solely on electricity. Additionally, the 12th District lawmakers discuss the governor’s carbon tax proposal, how it would affect...
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Steele and Goehner remark on the region moving to Phase 2 on KOHO
Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KOHO Radio to discuss the logistics of energy diversity in Washington State, how a shift away from natural has would affect our electrical grid, and how the low carbon fuel standard would drive up gas prices disproportionally for low-income Washingtonians....
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12th District lawmakers oppose the carbon tax, and the road-usage charge on KPQ
Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KPQ Radio to share their thoughts on the low carbon fuel standard bill in the House, recent bills relating to constraints on law enforcement officers, and how Democrat proposed transportation taxes will disproportionally affect low-income citizens. Wash. House Republicans ·...
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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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