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The Legislature this weekend approved Senate Bill 5200, the 2023-25 state capital budget. The $8.98 billion bill makes significant investments statewide on housing, behavioral health, K-12 schools, and infrastructure. Lawmakers from...

April 23, 2023

The governor recently signed House Bill 1645 into law. Under the measure, counties may hold regular meetings outside of their county seat once per calendar month or quarter. Rep. Stephanie Barnard,...

April 13, 2023

The House recently approved a controversial bill that allows police to engage in vehicular pursuits of criminal suspects on a very limited basis. In 2021, sweeping law enforcement reform that included...

April 12, 2023

Following the release of the 2023-25 House capital budget on Monday, Reps. Stephanie Barnard and April Connors highlighted millions of dollars for projects proposed for the Tri-Cities area. House Bill 1147,...

March 28, 2023

Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, thanks recent attendees of her 8th District Town Hall and shares an update on bills and debates taking place in Olympia. Topics discussed include the progress of...

March 22, 2023

Sen. Matt Boehnke, Rep. April Connors, and Rep. Stephanie Barnard, will host a town hall meeting at The Arc of the Tri-Cities (1455 SE Fowler St. Richland, WA 99352) on Saturday,...

March 2, 2023

A bill that seeks to encourage the use of advanced nuclear reactor technology is one step closer to becoming law. Approved by the state House during late-night floor action, Rep. Stephanie...

March 1, 2023

Rep. Stephanie Barnard has introduced a bill that would encourage the use of advanced nuclear reactor technology in Washington state. When developing the state's strategic energy goals, House Bill 1584 would...

Feb. 2, 2023

State Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, was officially sworn in today as a legislator for the 8th Legislative District, position 1. The 8th District includes portions of Benton and Franklin counties.

Jan. 9, 2023