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Reps. Stephanie Barnard and April Connors, together with Sen. Matt Boehnke, provide a comprehensive review of the 2026 legislative session in this newsletter to their constituents in the 8th District.

The Washington State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 6346, establishing a state income tax. The sweeping measure fundamentally alters Washington’s tax structure and advances after a non-stop 24-hour debate on the...

Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, delivered a floor speech outlining her opposition to Senate Bill 6346, which proposes a new state income tax. She anchored her speech in the reality that the...

Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, joined A.J. Brewster on KONA Radio to provide an update on several key bills currently under consideration in the Legislature. The interview covers critical issues affecting Washingtonians,...

Welcome to another edition of Barnard’s Weekly Session Snapshot. We are wrapping up an incredibly busy week here in Olympia. As we cross major legislative deadlines, I want to ensure you...

Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, provides an update from Olympia following the House of Origin cutoff, the critical deadline by which bills must pass their originating chamber to remain active. While this...

As Washingtonians confront a rising cost of living that impacts everything from groceries to housing, the state’s most vulnerable populations are feeling the squeeze the hardest. For seniors on fixed incomes,...

I hope you and your family are doing well! As always, thank you for staying engaged in what’s happening in Olympia and here at home. Your voices truly matter, and I’m...

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...

It’s always a privilege to serve you—and for me, it’s deeply personal. I love the 8th District. From family farms and orchards to small businesses, world-class energy innovators, and bustling classrooms,...