Legislative Update from Keith Goehner | Chamber and local government meetings, session is underway, transparency on cap-and-trade costs
I want to thank those who attended the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce legislative preview on Dec. 12. Approximately 80 people attended the meeting. In fact, the Chamber had to change the location because of the high turnout. I, along with my seatmates, Rep. Mike Steele and Sen. Brad Hawkins,...
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Goehner introduces fuel sticker bill to increase transparency on cap-and-trade costs
12th District Rep. Keith Goehner has introduced legislation that would help inform motorists how much cap and trade adds to gasoline and diesel prices in Washington state. Goehner has introduced legislation in the past requiring the posting of a sticker on fuel pumps with the state and federal gas tax rate. House...
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Legislative Update from Rep. Keith Goehner: Local Government Committee tours NCW, get firsthand look at growth management and housing issues
Last month I was fortunate enough to host the House of Representatives Local Government Committee in North Central Washington. When the Legislature adjourns, the committees legislators serve on will often hold meetings or committee work tours around the state to get a firsthand look at the priority issues the committee...
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Cashmere FFA national champions, Goehner says a great example of the importance of CTE funding and legislative support
Rep. Keith Goehner recently noticed his calendar had an upcoming meeting request with Career and Technical Education (CTE) representatives to discuss funding needs. Not long after, he heard the news the Cashmere High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Environmental Natural Resources team won the national championship at the FFA...
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Washington state linking its carbon market to California and Quebec, Rep. Keith Goehner issues statement
The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) announced Thursday it will pursue linking the state’s cap-and-trade program with the California-Quebec market in an effort to lower prices for carbon dioxide emissions allowances. Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, a member of the House Environment and Energy Committee, issued a statement following the...
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Washington state transportation system at a critical crossroad
If you traveled around Washington state this summer, you likely experienced some of the extensive road construction that was happening. While it was great to see the much-needed work on our roads, our transportation system is quickly approaching a critical crossroad. Washington state is not keeping up with road maintenance...
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Rep. Keith Goehner’s Legislative Update: Concerning crime report, long-term care tax in effect, visit to South Korea, and high fuel prices
The summer season seems to be going fast. I hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy some vacation time and be with loved ones. There are a number of things happening related to state government issues and I want to provide you an update. I also want to thank...
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2023 Legislative Report from Reps. Keith Goehner and Mike Steele
The end-of-session report from 12th District Reps. Keith Goehner and Mike Steele provides an overview of the 2023 legislative session.
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Goehner leads delegation to South Korea to discuss economic development, further international relations
12th District Rep. Keith Goehner recently led a delegation of legislators to South Korea to strengthen international relations and get a firsthand look at economic development occurring in the country. As part of his legislative duties, Goehner sits on the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations (LCEDIR). “With the global...
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