Boehnke bills move toward votes in House
OLYMPIA… With less than two weeks to go before lawmakers adjourn for the year, four bills proposed by Sen. Matt Boehnke remain on track to become law. Three of the bills line up with Boehnke’s agenda for the 2024 legislative session: make Washington safer and more affordable, and build a...
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Boehnke to speak at WEDA conference
OLYMPIA… Senator Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, will be a featured panelist at the Washington Economic Development Association’s 2024 Winter Conference this February 28-29. The conference, “ADAPT & IMPACT: Economic Development in a Rapidly Transforming World,” will be held in the Norman Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin’s University, located at 5300...
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Boehnke secures $300,000 in capital budget
OLYMPIA… Washington State Senator Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, has helped secure $300,000 in the state capital budget for the 8th legislative district, which includes Benton and Franklin Counties. Sen. Boehnke’s capital budget requests were $240,000 from the 2025 local and community projects funding for the Port of Benton Inland that will...
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The latest on six initiatives to the Legislature | AUDIO
Are you wondering about what’s going on with the six initiatives to the state Legislature? Tracy Ellis and a state Senator have some answers. #waleg LISTEN HERE
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Property-tax increase bill dies, Boehnke praises Republican leaders
On Feb. 8, 2024, members of the Republican caucus, homeowners, and small business owners held a press conference to inform the public about Senate Bill 5770, a bill that would have significantly raised property taxes. One day later, on Feb. 9, it was announced that Democrats have ditched the bill repealing...
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Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio talking about his legislation that would make trespassing on a school bus a felony, the initiatives to the legislature, a measure that would triple the allowable property tax growth rate, and more. #waleg LISTEN HERE
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Charting a Sustainable Energy Future
As Washington stands at a pivotal moment in shaping its energy future, it becomes increasingly clear that adopting sensible, forward-thinking solutions is crucial for a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sound power grid. It’s time for our state to embrace energy policies that genuinely prioritize the well-being of its residents. The...
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8th District lawmakers to host virtual town hall Feb. 17
– In a combined effort to support open communication and more community engagement, three 8th District lawmakers are hosting a virtual town hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. Washington State Senator Matt Boehnke (R), State Representative Stephanie Barnard (R), and State Rep. April Connors (R), all three representing...
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Boehnke introduces SB 5957 addressing A.I.
Olympia, Wash. – In the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (A.I.), distinguishing between what is genuinely original and what is the product of AI is becoming increasingly challenging. This scenario echoes the transformative early phase of the internet, where technological advancements necessitated legal evolution. Understanding this critical juncture, Senator...
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SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line talking about artificial intelligence and wind turbine permitting as it relates to fighting wildfires from the air. #waleg LISTEN: https://ow.ly/bUYI50QqcWp
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