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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...

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...

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,...

Following a marathon 24-hour floor debate that marked one of the longest legislative battles in recent memory, majority Democrats approved legislation creating a new state income tax, Senate Bill 6346. The...

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...

I want to provide an update on Senate Bill 6346, the majority party’s proposal to establish a state income tax in Washington. This legislation would create a 9.9% tax on income...

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...

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...

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...

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,...