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Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Business Champion of the Year award, presented by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce to recognize an elected official...
Welcome to Barnard’s Weekly Capitol Snapshot. Now that the 2026 legislative session has concluded on March 12, I wanted to take a step back and share a fuller recap of some...
Washington cannot afford to lose economic development opportunities because state timelines fail to match the real-world pace of federal approval. For certain clean energy transformation projects, including those tied to advanced...
Welcome to another edition of Barnard’s Weekly Session Snapshot. I hope this email finds you and your family well. The 2026 session is in the homestretch. I have returned to the...
As Washington seeks to lead the nation in clean energy production, the complex regulatory realities of next-generation facilities often clash with existing state timelines, putting potential investments and family wage jobs...
During floor debate, Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, expresses her concerns regarding Senate Bill 5982. While acknowledging the environmental goals of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), she argues that expanding its...
Washington state has long been synonymous with innovation, from the jet age to the digital revolution. But as the next major technological leap, quantum computing, begins to reshape the global economy,...
As Washington faces slower job growth and increased competition from other states, economic development strategies that once worked are no longer enough. Communities across the state are competing for investment, innovation,...
During a public hearing in the House Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee, Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, testifies in support of her sponsored legislation, House Bill 2186, which is designed to...
As 2025 comes to a close and we prepare for the upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 12, I want to take a moment to reflect – not just on...
