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State lawmakers from the 17th legislative district
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will host a series of in-person town hall meetings
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throughout April at various locations within the district,
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starting on April 7th.
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With the 2026 session ending on Thursday, March 12th,
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Senator Paul Harris, Representative Kevin Waters,
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and Representative David Stuby will meet with constituents
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to review the many significant decisions made
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in Olympia earlier this year.
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The recently concluded session featured
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a major tax decision, another increase in the operating
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budget, a historical debate, and numerous policy decisions
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that will have lasting impacts on families, businesses,
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and communities across the state.
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One of the most significant developments
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was the passage of a state income tax
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by the majority party following an extended 24-hour
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This policy represents a major shift in Washington's longstanding
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In addition to new taxes, the legislature
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approved an operating budget that now exceeds $80 billion,
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continuing a pattern of rapid government growth and spending.
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The three lawmakers will explain how the budget relies
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on unstable revenue assumptions and shifts money
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from reserves and other accounts to make the numbers work.
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In addition to the new state income tax and massive operating
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budget, these five town hall meetings
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will provide a great opportunity for constituents
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in the 17th district to ask questions, offer input,
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and feedback, and have the legislators
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address their concerns regarding state government.
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The dates and locations of the five meetings, which
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will run from 6 to 7.15 p.m. are as follows.
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Location, White Sam and Valley Community Library,
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77 Northeast Wana Avenue, White Sam and Washington, 98672.
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Space Sprint Slash Baker Gallery Room, date Tuesday,
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April 7, 2026, time 6 to 7.15 p.m.
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Location Vancouver, Washington Space,
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Marriott Town Place, Suits, 1777,
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Southeast Millplane Boulevard, Vancouver, Washington, 98683.
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Asterisk, Mount Hood Room, date Friday, April 10, 2026,
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Location, Goldendale, Washington Space,
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Goldendale, American Legion Post 116108, North Grant,
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Avenue, Goldendale, Washington, 98620, date Tuesday,
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April 14, 2026, time 6 to 7.15 p.m.
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Location, Canvas, Washington Discovery High School,
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Project-based Learning Campus, 5125 Northwest,
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Nan Henrichson Way, Canvas, Washington, 98607,
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Date Wednesday, April 15, 2026, time 6 to 7.15 p.m.
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Location, Stevenson, Washington,
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Representative Stubi, unable to attend
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due to prior engagement, Space, Hegelwald Center,
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710 Southwest Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, Washington,
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98648, date Tuesday, April 28, 2026,
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Harris, Republican from Vancouver,
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is the ranking Republican on the Senate Early Learning
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and K-12 Education Committee.
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He also serves on the Environment, Energy,
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and Technology Committee, and the Health
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and Long-Term Care and Transportation Committees.
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Waters, Republican from Stevenson,
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serves as the ranking Republican
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on the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee.
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He also serves on the Capital Budget, Rules,
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and Technology, Economic Development,
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and Veterans Committees.
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Stubi, Republican from Wash Eagle,
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serves as the ranking Republican
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on the House Local Government Committee.
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Additionally, he serves on the Environment and Energy,
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Health Care and Wellness and Transportation Committees.
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Information provided by the Washington State House Republicans,
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HouseRepublicans.wa.gov.