Keith Goehner

Reps. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, lament the lack of face-to-face interaction that seems to pervade the mostly remote 2021 legislative session and discuss how it seems to be impacting the way policy is being made. The 12th District lawmakers also review important decisions facing the capital and...

Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, talks with KPQ Radio about the challenges of putting together the capital budget, which funds the repair and construction of public buildings and other long-term investments. Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, discusses the COVID-19-induced revenue shortfalls in the state’s transportation budget and an 18-cent-per-gallon gas tax proposed...

On Monday, the Legislature convened its 2021 “remote” legislative session. I shared the House plan for the session with you in my last email update. Click here in case you missed it. Legislators were on campus Monday to vote for Speaker of the House and vote on the proposed rules, House Resolution...

Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, tell KPQ their observations of the first week of the 2021 session, goals for the year, and the challenges with continuing to fund projects during the pandemic. Supporting small businesses, getting kids back in schools, and balancing the budget are key...

Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, join KOZI Radio to talk about the impacts of not being able to communicate with the governor, legislation not reflecting the hardships of Washingtonians, and the experience of showing up to the Capitol after the riots in Washington D.C. Steele discusses...

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, sit down with Chris Hansen on KOHO radio to discuss the challenges of running the 2021 session remotely, a fiscal flexibility bill, and the governor’s budget plans. Steele also speaks on the strategy of leveraging federal funds to assist with economic...

Washington State House Republicans Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, recently received their committee assignments for the upcoming 2021 legislative session. Both 12th District legislators were selected to take the lead as ranking members on at least one committee. Steele has been appointed to serve as the lead Republican...

Since May, legislators have been under election-year restrictions, limiting how we can communicate with our constituency. However, with the certification of the election the restrictions have been lifted and our lines of communication are now open. The 2021 legislative session is fast approaching. It will be different in this era...

I hope this email update finds you well and safe. This remains a difficult time for many, as businesses, schools, colleges and churches remain closed. As the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order continues to be in effect, I have heard from many who are concerned about their livelihoods. We...