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July 16, 2025

Energy policy discussion at Tri-City Regional Chamber’s “Behind the Bill” advocacy roundtable

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Courtesy of the Washington State Senate In early July, I spoke at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Advocacy Roundtable: Behind the Bill – How Policy Shapes Your Energy Costs—a timely forum examining how state-level decisions are directly influencing rising utility bills and the future of energy affordability in the Tri-Cities...
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July 16, 2025

Boehnke joins Western Energy Caucus and international delegation to Denmark

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick (4th from the left) with the Western Energy Caucus in Denmark. Photo courtesy of the Western Energy Caucus. This June, I  joined an elite bipartisan group of lawmakers from across the western United States to help launch the new Western Energy Caucus (WEC)—a regional initiative focused on advancing practical, forward-looking energy...
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July 07, 2025

Empower our clean-energy future

By Washington State Sen. Matt Boehnke, In this part of Washingtons, we don’t just talk about innovation – we embody it. For generations, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and the surrounding communities have stood at the epicenter of American scientific progress. Our region played a vital role in winning World War II, ending the cold war, and...
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May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025 | E-newsletter | 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Credit: Washington State Senate Dear Friends and Neighbors, As the 2025 legislative session came to a close, one thing became clear: Washington State missed a key opportunity to deliver a sustainable, balanced budget that would not hurt hardworking families and small businesses. On May 21, the governor signed the majority party-sponsored $77.9...
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May 19, 2025

Governor signs bipartisan Boehnke bill, fortifying Washington’s election security

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Washington is taking a giant leap forward in election security. Thanks to a groundbreaking bipartisan bill championed by Sen. Matt Boehnke, the state’s elections will be more secure and resilient against cyber threats than ever before. On Saturday, the governor proudly signed Senate Bill 5014, marking a...
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May 15, 2025

New law breaks down barriers to college for Washington’s most vulnerable youth

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Yesterday, Senator Matt Boehnke celebrated the signing of Senate Bill 5543 into law. This bipartisan effort expands access to the College Bound Scholarship program. It ensures automatic enrollment for eligible students, streamlining the process and eliminating bureaucratic barriers for some of Washington’s most vulnerable youth. The new...
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