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September 24, 2025

Op-Ed | Don’t overlook the fundamental factors behind rising energy costs facing Washington families

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/CREDIT: Washington State Senate An August article in The Seattle Times about July’s federal energy spending reforms either downplayed or completely ignored state-government policies that are already increasing energy costs in Washington. Despite numerous references to climate and clean energy, it remained silent about the state’s 2021 carbon-reduction policy, the Climate Commitment...
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September 23, 2025

Powering progress and leadership in the Western Energy Caucus

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Courtesy of the Washington State Senate As summer winds down, I’m proud to share the latest from my work as Washington’s representative in the Western Energy Caucus (WEC)—a bipartisan regional coalition addressing critical energy challenges across the West. This June, I was honored to be selected for the inaugural WEC cohort due...
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September 23, 2025

Leading the charge with the Renewable Hydrogen Alliance

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Courtesy of the Washington State Senate I’m honored to participate in the Northwest Renewable Hydrogen Conference this September, joining fellow policymakers as a featured speaker in the “Leading from the Legislature: Hydrogen Policy Champions” session. The Renewable Hydrogen Alliance is a respected coalition advocating for renewable hydrogen, emissions-free fuel produced by splitting...
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September 23, 2025

Clearing the skies as a champion of sustainable aviation fuels

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Courtesy of the Washington State Senate As part of my ongoing efforts in the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, I’ve been actively supporting sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), which are a critical tool for both environmental stewardship and economic growth across Washington. Earlier this year, I co-sponsored ESSB 5447, which was signed...
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September 17, 2025

Tri-Cities Students: Apply for the 2026 Legislative Internship Program

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/CREDIT/Washington State Senate One of the most rewarding parts of serving in the Legislature is working alongside bright, motivated students who come to Olympia as part of our internship program. Each year, college students from across Washington have the opportunity to step into the heart of the legislative process, gaining real-world experience,...
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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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