Rep. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, joins KONA to provide an update on this year’s 60-day legislative session. Topics include bills he’s sponsored, the chances of emergency powers reform legislation being approved by the Legislature, and potential fixes to the disastrous police reform bills passed by the majority last year.
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Joining KONA Radio’s Ed Dawson, Rep. Matt Boehnke discusses a bill of his that was recently signed into law that seeks to double manufacturing jobs in Washington state by 2031. Boehnke also talks about recent efforts by House and Senate Republicans to limit the governor’s emergency powers. He also reviews a few tax increase proposals from House Democrats that are scheduled to come up for a vote during the final week of session.
Rep. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, joins “The Bottom Line” on KONA to discuss an appeal from legislators to Gov. Jay Inslee requesting accelerated reopening of the state. Boehnke also talks about his efforts to work with Democrats as the ranking Republican on the Community and Economic Development Committee. Finally, he answers questions about the 2021-23 House Republican operating budget proposal and a House bill that would ban the use of Native American names and symbols in public schools.
Rep. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, joins the Lars Larson Show to discuss the recent statewide data breach that exposed the personal data of at least 1.4 million Washingtonians.
A bill that seeks to double the number of manufacturing jobs in Washington state by 2031 is under consideration by a House committee. John Sattgast reports.
Radio Report Transcript
SATTGAST: More than 265 thousand manufacturing jobs in Washington already generate more than 63-billion dollars annually in economic output. Kennewick Representative Matt Boehnke (BEN’ KEE) is the author of House Bill 1170, also known as the Building Economic Strength Through Manufacturing Act.
BOEHNKE: “The goal is now threefold. Number one, to double the number of manufacturing jobs in 10 years. Number two, to double the number of manufacturing firms in our state in 10 years. And number three, to double the number of women-owned and minority-owned manufacturing firms, which is critical.”
SATTGAST: The bill establishes a state goal for Washington to consistently have the highest share of workforce involved in manufacturing, and research and development occupations, of any state. It also directs the state Department of Commerce to identify the initiatives needed to achieve the goals, as well as to implement them.
A virtual public hearing was held in the House Community and Economic Development Committee, which is scheduled to act on the bill this Friday.
John Sattgast, the state Capitol.
Rep. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, joins KONA Radio’s Robb Francis live in Olympia. He discusses his push to advance STEM by launching “Space Race 2.0” in Washington state. He also explains how he’s working to thwart the efforts of cybercriminals to ensure the state can hold secure elections now and in the future.
Rep. Matt Boehnke calls in to KONA to provide an update on the 2019 legislative session. Topics include house of origin cutoff, the status of his two bills, and an upcoming town hall meeting in Richland.
Rep. Matt Boehnke joins KONA Radio’s Ed Dawson to discuss his first week as a state legislator, as well as his priorities for the session.