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As April comes to a close, homeowners are feeling the financial hit of scraping together enough money to pay property taxes. Despite a reported “1% cap” on property tax growth, their...

April 23, 2026

Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, gives an in-depth review of the 2026 legislative session to his constituents in the 18th District and shares important updates on the Democrats decision to pass a...

April 14, 2026

Now that the 2026 legislative session has officially ended, I want to update you on what happened in Olympia over the last two months. Although this was technically a short session,...

March 19, 2026

As the 2026 legislative session nears its conclusion, there’s still important work to be done that will affect families, schools, and small businesses across Washington. Lawmakers are in the final stretch...

March 6, 2026

The 2026 session is officially underway, and what happens in the next 60 days will have major implications for every Washingtonian. Hang on to Your Wallet! After passing the largest tax...

Jan. 15, 2026

As I prepare to return to Olympia for the 2026 legislative session, I have been hearing your concerns. The primary issue for most people is the difficulty of making ends meet...

Jan. 5, 2026

Thank you for the honor of serving as your voice in the Washington State Legislature. Since my last update two months ago, I’ve been actively engaged across our district and state,...

Nov. 6, 2025

I hope this email finds you well.  Since the legislative session ended April 27, I have provided you updates via a town hall with Reps. Stephanie McClintock, Ed Orcutt, and Peter...

Aug. 21, 2025

As we approach our nation’s 249th Anniversary, let us be grateful for the wisdom and vision of our founding fathers who created this nation where we have the right to “life,...

July 3, 2025

The last three and a half months have been amazing. Working on your behalf in the state Legislature has been an honor and privilege. It was full of ups and downs...

May 1, 2025