Wilson appointed to state ‘Sunshine Committee,’ will consider public records exemptions OLYMPIA – Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, has been appointed to the state ‘Sunshine Committee,’ the state panel that recommends which official records should be subject to public release, and which ones should remain confidential. Wilson, ranking member on the Senate State Government and Elections Committee, was appointed to the Public... Read More...

Statement from Sen. Jeff Wilson on death of Mark Doumit, forestry leader, former senator Sen. Jeff Wilson released the following statement Tuesday on the death of Mark Doumit, executive director of the Washington Forest Protection Association and former Democratic senator from the 19th Legislative District. Wilson, R-Longview, currently holds the 19th District Senate seat. “Mark Doumit was a problem-solver, and a leading voice for... Read More...

Government failed Cowlitz County on methanol project, say senators OLYMPIA… The state senators representing Cowlitz County say the loss of a proposed $2.3 billion methanol plant at the Port of Kalama is another example of state government being out of touch with the needs of families and employers across the state. “The leaders at the port, the people at... Read More...

19th District lawmakers to host virtual town hall meeting, May 25   Reps. Jim Walsh, Joel McEntire and Sen. Jeff Wilson are inviting 19th District citizens to join them for a one-hour Virtual Town Hall meeting, Tuesday, May 25 at 6 p.m. Lawmakers will review the 2021 legislative session and provide constituents the opportunity to ask questions. Topics may include the... Read More...

Income tax sweeps Senate Freedom Caucus ‘Galloping Gertie’ Awards Awards ceremony honors ‘epic fails’ of 2021 legislative session OLYMPIA – The new income tax passed by majority Democrats in the Washington Legislature earned top honors in the first annual Galloping Gertie Awards, presented by the Senate Freedom Caucus to honor the biggest fails of the 2021 legislative session. The... Read More...

Senators call for action on emergency powers issue People deserve a voice in COVID lockdown decisions, Wilson says OLYMPIA – In the final hours of the 2021 legislative session, Senate Republicans are calling on majority Democrats to restore the people’s voice in COVID lockdown decisions and other public emergencies. In a letter to Senate Democratic Leader Andy Billig,... Read More...

Legislature must act before adjournment on governor’s emergency powers, Wilson says Last chance for people to have a voice in COVID shutdown – should be top priority if special session is called To see video, click here. OLYMPIA – With adjournment of the 2021 Legislature fast approaching, Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, is calling on lawmakers to restore the people’s voice in... Read More...

Sen. Jeff Wilson joins Senate Freedom Caucus To promote responsible spending, economic growth, free-market solutions OLYMPIA – Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, is joining the Senate Freedom Caucus, the cadre of Washington senators focused on issues of individual liberties, economic growth and restrained, responsible government. “If ever there was a need for a Senate Freedom Caucus, the time... Read More...

Wilson calls for hearings on billion-dollar unemployment fraud, governor’s emergency powers Up to $1.1 billion lost by state agency due to fraud, auditor’s report says OLYMPIA – Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, is calling for legislative hearings on a possible $1.1 billion fraud loss at the state Department of Employment Security, as well as on the governor’s emergency powers. Wilson, ranking Republican... Read More...

State audit confirms massive dysfunction at Employment Security Department, Wilson says OLYMPIA – A new state performance audit says fraud losses at the Department of Employment Security could be nearly twice as big as previously reported, and Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, says it confirms suspicions of widespread dysfunction in Washington’s unemployment-insurance agency. “We’ve been saying for months that Employment Security was... Read More...