Welcome to the first episode of The Mighty 8th Podcast, coming to you from Olympia and focused on giving the 8th District a strong voice in state government.

Sen. Matt Boehnke joins the show to discuss two of the most pressing and controversial issues facing the 8th Legislative District and communities across Washington. The conversation begins with the proposed placement of a less restrictive alternative (LRA) housing site for sexually violent predators in a residential Kennewick neighborhood, just blocks from homes, schools, churches, and a community pool, with little notice to families or local law enforcement. Boehnke explains why transparency, notification, and public safety must come first and where efforts stand following recent legislative hearings.

The discussion also turns to the majority party’s proposed income tax and the growing opposition it has sparked across the state. Boehnke outlines concerns about spending priorities, accountability, and what these policies could mean for working families and small businesses.