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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 Washington State House of Representatives has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. John Ley to update state regulations governing the use of naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials in construction, a move...

Feb. 14, 2026

As we move deeper into the 2026 legislative session, we are approaching the House of Origin cutoff date on Feb. 17. Over the next week, lawmakers will work long days and...

Feb. 11, 2026

It is an honor to represent you in the state Legislature, and I want to thank you for taking the time to stay engaged with what is happening in Olympia. Your...

Feb. 5, 2026

Rep. John Ley’s bill to modernize Washington’s regulations governing the use of naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials in construction received unanimous approval in the House Environment and Energy Committee on Monday....

Feb. 2, 2026

Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks in the House Environment and Energy Committee against House Bill 2271, which would make recycling more cumbersome and expensive for Washingtonians, ultimately increasing the cost of...

Jan. 30, 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