Matt Boehnke

With a 94-2 vote on Wednesday, the Washington State House of Representatives approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Matt Boehnke that seeks to increase education and training opportunities in the retail industry. House Bill 2019 would require the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to work with statewide retail employer...

It’s hard to believe we’re already in the fourth week of the 2022 legislative session. We’ve seen some interesting developments so far, which I’m looking forward to discussing tonight during the virtual town hall meeting I’m hosting with Rep. Klippert and Sen. Brown. If you would like to join us,...

In a recorded message commemorating Data Privacy Day, 8th District Rep. Matt Boehnke urges state agencies, industry leaders, and his fellow lawmakers to “work together to pass sound legislation that prioritizes the protection of our citizens.” Last year, data breaches skyrocketed 500% in Washington. “We must continue to educate and...

Eighth District lawmakers Sen. Sharon Brown, Rep. Brad Klippert and Rep. Matt Boehnke will host a virtual town hall meeting Monday, January 31, from 6-7:30 p.m. During the 90-minute event, the lawmakers will provide an update on the 2022 legislative session and take questions from attendees. Those who would like...

Rep. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, has introduced a bill that seeks to help Washington state achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions future through technological innovation and research and development tax credits. Washington emits about 100 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. While the state has some low-carbon solutions to address...

After a long interim, it’s nice to finally be in session and working on issues that are not only critical to us here in the 8th District, but to everyone across the state. Although this year’s 60-day session is being conducted remotely, there are many ways you can stay engaged...

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and were able to take some time to reflect on what and who you’re thankful for. As I did my own reflecting, I thought about this job and how grateful I am for the opportunity to serve you in the Legislature. From...

I sent my last email update out on June 25, five days before our state was set to fully reopen. On June 30, Governor Inslee was in a celebratory mood, declaring: “We are open big time in the state of Washington.” Days later, he told a reporter: “We’ve won the...

After nearly a year and a half of restrictions, closures and lockdowns, Washington is finally set to fully reopen next week. I know how difficult this time has been for all of you, so I want to thank you for your resilience. It’s been nothing short of extraordinary. I’ve never...

I wanted to send out a quick reminder about the virtual town hall meeting I’m hosting tonight with Sen. Sharon Brown and Rep. Brad Klippert from 6-7:30 p.m. The three of us will provide our perspectives on the 2021 legislative session (you can read my session recap here) and then...