What Olympia’s Decisions Mean for Rural Washington: A Look at the Issues Impacting LD24
The 2026 legislative session may be over, but the effects of the decisions made in Olympia are only beginning to be felt across our district. For residents of Clallam, Jefferson, and northern Grays Harbor counties, the concerns are often different from those of...
The Hidden Tax Burden on the Olympic Peninsula
Why Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor Counties Face Higher Property Tax Pressure Than Most People Realize If you’ve opened your property tax bill lately and wondered why taxes keep climbing while services still feel stretched thin, you’re not alone. Many residents...
IP26-645, an initiative to the people, needs signatures to repeal the state income tax
REDMOND, WA – Let’s Go Washington (LGW) just announced the path forward for repealing Governor Ferguson’s unconstitutional income tax. IP26-645, an initiative to the people, would provide a straightforward repeal of the tax and give Washington voters the opportunity...
2026 Washington Tax Changes: What They Really Mean for Families in LD24
If you felt like things are getting more expensive in Washington, you’re not imagining it. During the 2026 legislative session, Olympia didn’t just pass one tax increase. Lawmakers approved multiple policies that raise taxes, shift tax burdens, and expand future...
Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session: A Relentless Push for Higher Taxes
The 2026 session of the Washington State Legislature is shaping up to be a defining moment for taxpayers. Instead of prioritizing tax relief, fiscal restraint, and responsible budgeting, lawmakers are advancing a wave of proposals designed to generate more revenue...
Scott Presler to Promote VOTER ID INITIATIVE with Nine Super Signing Events Spread Across WA Over Five Days
Bellevue WA —The Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) is pleased to announce that Scott Presler, the founder of Early Vote Action, a grassroots movement to register Republicans, will travel to Washington state to promote and galvanize support for Initiative...
Washington Schools and Public Services At Risk as 77,000 Acres of Public Working Forests May Close
from Jim Buck, former WA State Representative, 24th Legislative District August 31, 2025 - Olympia WA - By law, DNR [Department of Natural Resources] State Trust lands are intended to be managed for the benefit of defined beneficiaries, including public schools, local...
Forest Conservation in Washington: What It Means for LD 24
On August 26, 2025, Washington’s Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove ordered that 77,000 acres of older, structurally complex state forestlands be set aside for conservation. These “legacy forests” are valued for habitat, carbon storage, and wildfire resilience. But as...
Notice from the WA State Dept of Revenue – New Taxes for 2025-26
This notice was posted on the Washington State Department of Revenue's website as an alert to employers and individuals about the taxes passed by the Democrat-majority this past session (2025). There are several that didn't pass which will be addressed in the 2026...
🏡💵 Gas Prices, Housing, and Your Wallet: What’s Really Going On?
Hey neighbor, If you’ve felt that your paycheck isn’t going as far these days—you’re not imagining it. Between sky-high gas prices and rising housing costs, folks across the 24th Legislative District are having real conversations around the dinner table about what...
Higher gas prices coming…
Shift WA - Congratulations, Washington: while the rest of the country sees gas prices stabilize or fall, we’re the only state where prices are higher than a year ago. Why? A perfect storm of refinery problems in California, Middle East turmoil, and—drumroll—Democrats’...
🚨 SB 5801: Washington’s New Transportation Tax Package – What You Need to Know
Washington lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 5801, a sweeping transportation funding measure set to take effect starting July 1, 2025. While officials say it will help maintain and improve infrastructure through the “Move Ahead WA” plan, the bill includes a range of...
⚖️ Washington’s New Tax Laws: SB 5794 & HB 2081 – A Perfect Storm for Small Businesses?
In the 2025 legislative session, Washington State passed two significant tax bills—SB 5794 and HB 2081—aimed at reforming how businesses are taxed. While each bill carries its own goals, the unintended interaction between the two could have serious consequences,...
Is Your Vote Safe? Washington Expands Automatic Voter Registration
from CONSERVATIVE LADIES OF AMERICA MAY 17, 2025 Olympia, WA - On May 17, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5077into law, marking a significant expansion of Washington State’s automatic voter registration program. We’ve been closely tracking this bill...
It Didn’t Have to Be This Way… Washington State Budgets
IT DIDN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!Legislative Democrats rushed through the LARGEST TAX INCREASES IN STATE HISTORY from massive property tax & rent hikes to a mountain of many more taxes on you and your family, after voting to shut the public out of the budget process....