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Following a spirited debate on the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives, House Democrats passed their long-awaited education bill on a 50-47 party-line vote. House Republicans, who offered seven amendments as...

Feb. 22, 2017

Moses Lake home-school student Joshua Cooper traveled to Olympia to serve as a page in the state House of Representatives the week of Jan. 23-27. He was sponsored by his 13th District Rep....

Feb. 6, 2017

This week on Capitol Report, Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, discusses his new legislation that will encourage employers hire youth to start in the workforce. This episode also covers Rep. Manwellers bill...

Feb. 5, 2017

Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, discusses school shooting legislation that allows anonymous reporting in the event of a possible threat. Also discusses his workers compensation reform bills.

Jan. 31, 2017

Manweller, House Republicans warn minimum wage increase would stifle economic opportunity WATCH the entire debate on TVW: WATCH Rep. Matt Manweller’s closing speech on YouTube: LISTEN to part of Rep. Matt...

March 4, 2015

Ellensburg high schooler serves as page in state House Ellensburg's Gabriel Bryant traveled to Olympia Feb. 15-20 and served as a page in the state House of Representatives. He was sponsored by...

Feb. 25, 2015

House Republican Leader Rep. Dan Kristiansen, R-Snohomish, named members of 2015 House committees from the House Republican Caucus.

Dec. 19, 2014

The upcoming 2015 legislative session in Olympia provides a unique opportunity for students ages 14-16 to participate in and witness the legislative process firsthand. Thirteenth District lawmakers Judy Warnick and Matt...

Dec. 11, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 29, 2012 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Public Information Officer – (360) 786-7794 Newly elected 13th District Rep. Matt Manweller officially takes office today Matt Manweller was officially sworn...

Nov. 29, 2012

State Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, who chose not to run for re-election, submitted his letter of resignation to Gov. Chris Gregoire on Oct. 5, with an effective date of yesterday,...

Nov. 9, 2012