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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

Newly elected 13th District Rep. Matt Manweller officially takes office today Matt Manweller was officially sworn in as state representative, position 2, for the 13th Legislative District today. Manweller gets a...

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