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January 31, 2023

Democratic proposal for compulsory voting is ‘un-American,’ senators say

Unprecedented in U.S., bill would require Washington residents to cast ballots in every major election, end right not to vote OLYMPIA – A proposal from Democratic lawmakers that would require Washington residents to vote in every major election is an assault on freedom of speech and a fundamental American principle,...
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January 30, 2023

What’s happening in Olympia?

2023 legislative session is off to a fast start Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Wilson’s subscribers Jan. 19, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Wilson’s e-newsletters, click here.   No more masks! Our 2023 legislative session started Jan. 9, and is scheduled to adjourn on or before April...
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January 26, 2023

ONLINE TOWN HALL: 19th Legislative District — Wilson/ Walsh/ McEntire

Watch this 19th Legislative District Online Town Hall — recorded Jan. 26, 2023.  Note: Video begins at 3:30 mark.
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January 17, 2023

19th District lawmakers to host Virtual Town Hall meeting Thursday, Jan. 26

Sen. Jeff Wilson, Rep. Jim Walsh, and Rep. Joel McEntire are inviting 19th District citizens to join them for a one-hour Virtual Town Hall meeting, Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 – 7 p.m. Those who would like to participate must register in advance for the conference. Lawmakers will preview the 2023 legislative session and provide constituents...
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January 09, 2023

Governor’s new stand against homeless camps leaves senators wondering: What took so long?

Governor’s new stand against homeless camps leaves senators wondering: What took so long?   Unless drug enforcement is restored, Senate Freedom Caucus says governor’s $4 billion proposal doubles down on failure OLYMPIA – Members of the Senate Freedom Caucus say the governor is finally telling Washington what it wants to...
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December 16, 2022

Wilson reintroduces tow-truck safety measure, urges action in 2023 session

Emergency-scene deaths prompt Wilson proposal for rear-facing blue flashers OLYMPIA – As tow-truck operators and bystanders continue to die on Washington roadsides, Sen. Jeff Wilson is reintroducing a proposal to heighten safety at highway accident scenes. Senate Bill 5023, pre-filed for introduction in the 2023 legislative session, would allow tow-truck...
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September 09, 2022

Governor’s plan to rescind emergency order comes much too late, Wilson says

Emergency powers reform will remain issue for Legislature in 2023, says Republican lead on state government committee OLYMPIA — Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, released the following statement in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that he will rescind his declaration of emergency for COVID on Oct. 31, two years and...
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July 01, 2022

State’s largest small-business association honors Sen. Jeff Wilson

OLYMPIA – The state’s leading small-business organization is honoring Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, with its top award for small-business support. The National Federation of Independent Business, with 7,000 members in the state of Washington, presents its biannual Guardian of Small Business Award based on lawmaker voting records. “It’s great to...
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June 13, 2022

WA leads nation in catalytic converter theft, and Wilson says Legislature must continue crackdown

Thefts increase 10,000% as Washington earns top honors in national crime statistics Wilson, Senate leader on issue, offers solutions OLYMPIA – Washington state is Number One in catalytic converter theft, according to a new report on national crime statistics, and Sen. Jeff Wilson says the Legislature better be ready to...
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