As six initiatives advance to Legislature, senators call for lawmakers to act
OLYMPIA – As six initiatives advance to the Legislature during the current 2024 Legislative session, senators say they hope the Legislature will do its duty by taking a public vote – rather than taking no action and quietly sending them to the ballot in November. The lawmakers say a public...
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19th District lawmakers to host Virtual Town Hall meeting Wednesday, Jan. 31
Sen. Jeff Wilson, Rep. Jim Walsh, and Rep. Joel McEntire are inviting residents of the 19th District to join them for a one-hour Virtual Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 31, starting at 6 p.m. Those who wish to participate must register in advance for the meeting. The virtual town hall format allows the public to...
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2024 is ‘Year of the Initiative’ in Washington Legislature
Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Jeff Wilson’s subscribers Jan. 10, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Wilson’s e-newsletters, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Our 2024 legislative session opened Monday – a short 60-day session with plenty to do. We can expect a continuation of last year’s debates...
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Wilson proposal would revitalize ‘Sunshine Committee,’ emphasize public records issues
Bill is part of plan to streamline disclosure, make transparency a priority OLYMPIA – Responding to complaints that the Washington Legislature doesn’t care about public records issues, Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, has introduced a bill that aims to revitalize the state’s ‘Sunshine Committee.’ Senate Bill 5779 is the first element...
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Legislature must protect signature gatherers from harassment, senators say
Attack on public’s right to circulate initiatives prompts legislation for 2024 session Sens. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, John Braun, R-Centralia, and Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley. OLYMPIA – Lawmakers need to expand protections for initiative campaigns, say Senate Republicans, following an effort to intimidate signature gatherers promoted by the Washington State Democratic...
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Hong Kong court dismisses gun charge against Sen. Jeff Wilson
State senator inadvertently brings unloaded revolver on international flight, acknowledges responsibility Gun-possession charges against Washington Sen. Jeff Wilson were dismissed Monday by a Chinese court after the Longview senator was detained in Hong Kong for inadvertently bringing an unloaded firearm in his carry-on luggage. Wilson said he is glad to...
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Sen. Jeff Wilson detained, arrested at Hong Kong airport for possession of firearm
OLYMPIA – Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was arrested at the Hong Kong airport Friday night after he discovered a pistol in his carry-on luggage and reported it to customs authorities. Wilson has been charged with possession of an unregistered firearm. He was released Sunday after posting bail and faces a...
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Gas prices, sea-lion threat are among top issues for 2024 session
As Legislature takes a break, we’re getting ready to hit the ground running in January Note: This e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Jeff Wilson’s subscribers Oct. 4, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Wilson’s e-newsletters, click here. Dear Friends and Neighbors, They say the summer and fall months are the slow...
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A gun goes to a museum for the first time in 9 years, due to Wilson legislation
New law sponsored by Sen. Jeff Wilson ends glitch that prevented firearms donations, loans On hand for last week’s donation at the Cowlitz County Museum in Kelso are Hans Schaufus, holding a certificate of authenticity for his 1904 Remington rifle, Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, and museum director Joseph Govednik. OLYMPIA...
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