12th District lawmakers review first week of ‘incredibly different’ 2021 session
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...
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Reps. Steele and Goehner discuss governor’s proposed tax and spending increases
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...
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12th District representatives discuss remote session and budget concerns
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...
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Reps. Mike Steele and Keith Goehner announce committee assignments for 2021 session
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...
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Rep. Goehner’s legislative update: Election-year restrictions lifted, COVID-19 restrictions and Employment Security Department
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...
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Rep. Goehner’s legislative update: restarting the economy, early release of inmates, the census and election-year restrictions
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...
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2020 Legislative Report from Rep. Keith Goehner
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Rep. Goehner and area legislators send letter to governor regarding ‘bunk bed’ rules for ag workers
Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and his seatmates in the 12th District, as well as legislators from the 13th District, have sent a letter to the governor requesting the governor reconsider and revise the proposed housing rules under the Emergency Regulations for Agricultural Employers, also known as the Bunk Bed Rule. The...
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12th District legislators issue statement on coronavirus crisis
As families, students and businesses work through shutdowns and try to stay healthy during the coronavirus crisis, the 12th District’s lawmakers urge folks to “Stay Home, Stay Safe.” State Reps. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, and state Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, issued the following statement: “This is...
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