Governor welches on offer to meet with Republicans, discuss COVID numbers Spokesman says Inslee will break a promise made in front of television cameras, reporters Senators say governor’s reversal shows disrespect for news media, Legislature Video of Feb. 28 news conference clearly shows Inslee promised to meet with Republicans to discuss COVID numbers. To see video, click here. OLYMPIA – Gov.... Read More...

Legislature gives final OK to bill cracking down on catalytic converter theft Wilson led fight in Senate for tough new measure Last month, as lawmakers negotiated the catalytic converter bill, someone parked a car across the street from Sen. Jeff Wilson’s house in Longview. Within days thieves had it up on blocks, the wheels were stripped and the catalytic converter was lopped... Read More...

Freedom Caucus accepts Inslee invitation, waiting for response from governor At Feb. 28 news conference, Inslee offered to let Republicans inspect his COVID numbers – senators are waiting for governor to schedule meeting To read letter, click here. OLYMPIA – A group of Washington Republican senators say they want to take the governor up on his offer last week to... Read More...

Senate OK’s crackdown on catalytic converter theft, Wilson leads fight Wilson, sponsor of original bill, plays key role in compromise OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate Friday approved a bill to crack down on catalytic converter theft, with tough provisions advocated by Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview. House Bill 1815 passed the Senate 48-0 and now returns to the House for... Read More...

Kreidler needs to resign, says Sen. Jeff Wilson Reports of staff abuse are last straw, says ranking member of State Government committee OLYMPIA – Staff complaints of abusive behavior from Washington’s insurance commissioner are the latest in a series of incidents that warrant Mike Kreidler’s resignation, says Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview. Staff reports allege the hot-tempered Kreidler frequently... Read More...

As state’s COVID emergency enters third year, Senate Freedom Caucus calls for governor to relinquish power Senators bristle as governor blames Republican opposition to never-ending emergency on Donald Trump OLYMPIA – Mask mandates are ending in Washington state March 12, but it’s no cause for celebration, say members of the Senate Freedom Caucus, because Washington’s COVID emergency continues, and the people remain shut out of the... Read More...

Catalytic converter crackdown OK’d by Senate committee, advancing Wilson proposal House bill is amended to keep tough Wilson proposal alive OLYMPIA – A bill cracking down on catalytic converter theft cleared the Senate Law and Justice Committee, as lawmakers amended a House bill to reflect the tough approach advocated by Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview. House Bill 1815 was approved 9-0... Read More...

Senate passes emergency powers bill that ‘does next to nothing,’ Wilson says To see video of Sen. Wilson’s speech on Republican amendment, click here.  Weak Democratic reform proposal allows Legislature to duck responsibility, observes Longview senator OLYMPIA – A bill that passed the Senate Tuesday placing a mild check on the governor’s emergency authority is a sorry excuse for reform that offers... Read More...

Wilson highway-safety bill passes Senate Prompted by tragic deaths of tow-truck operators, stranded motorists on I-5 near Longview OLYMPIA – A highway-safety bill prompted by four deaths along the I-5 corridor in a matter of weeks last year near Longview passed the state Senate Friday, designed to reduce hazards faced by tow-truck operators, fire-department crews... Read More...

Wilson bill removes red tape for museum firearms displays Allows firearms ‘transfers’ to museums for display purposes, resolves problem with 2014 law OLYMPIA – A bill from Sen. Jeff Wilson that enables the transfer of firearms for museum displays was approved 49-0 in the state Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5856 resolves one of the lingering problems with the state’s... Read More...