February 05, 2021

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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February 05, 2021

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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February 05, 2021

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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February 05, 2021

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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January 29, 2021

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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January 29, 2021

12th District lawmakers discuss education, transportation, and COVID relief on KPQ

Rep. Mike Steele, R- Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KPQ radio to give their impressions on the governor revamping the rules for reopening, the transportation budget, and small business grants. Wash. House Republicans · 01-29-21 – RADIO: 12th District lawmakers discuss education, transportation, and COVID relief on KPQ
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January 29, 2021

Reps. Steele and Goehner talk pandemic measures on KOHO

Rep. Mike Steele, R- Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KOHO radio to discuss the vaccine roll out, supporting businesses during the lockdown, and remaining available to constituents during the pandemic. The lawmakers also touch on recent political unrest, the governor’s economic reopening plan, and other goals for the...
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January 27, 2021

12th District legislators sponsor Methow Valley biochar project

Demonstration project could lead to forest health, agricultural benefits Following discussions in recent years with C6 Forest to Farm, a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit in the Methow Valley, the 12th District lawmakers have agreed to support the organization by seeking funding for a biochar demonstration project. Biochar is a charcoal-like...
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January 22, 2021

Reps. Goehner and Steele share insights two weeks into 2021 session

In a wide-ranging conversation on KOZI Radio, 12th District Reps. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Mike Steele, R-Chelan, contrast the governor’s proposed operating budget with the capital budget and share challenges in funding transportation projects. They also discuss concerns over the future of rural health facilities, public safety proposals, the format...
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