I am happy to say that we had a successful first two weeks of the 2021 Legislative Session. After a first day at the Capitol, where we followed all safety…
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Legislative update: Working for timber and farm country, and 6 ways to participate in your democracy
Working together for families in timber and farm country I’m humbled to announce that fellow lawmakers voted to make me chair of the Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. The…
Chapman elected chair of Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources
OLYMPIA—The committee dedicated to timber and farm country will be chaired by Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles), a longtime resident of the 24th District. “It’s an honor to follow in the footsteps…
A new transportation budget and an update on major legislation
There are only a few weeks left in the 2020 session. Earlier this week, the House and Senate released proposals for all three budgets–operating, transportation and capital. Those are all no-new-taxes…
Helping our veterans and military families
I’m happy to say the first bill I passed this year will help our veterans. House Bill 1829 changes how counties can raise funds through the veterans’ assistance levy. In…
House passes Chapman bill to help veterans
OLYMPIA—Legislation to help veterans, written by Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles), passed out of the House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote. “This is about doing whatever we can to…
Bipartisan group of legislators discuss wolves and wildfires with locals
OLYMPIA—In the past decade, perhaps no two issues have affected local communities, ranchers and families in Northeast Washington more than wolves and wildfires. Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers…
Small-town jobs bill advances in House
OLYMPIA—Bipartisan legislation to encourage investments in rural Washington passed an important hurdle in the House of Representatives. “This is about creating opportunity and jobs in timber and farm country,” said…