March 11, 2021

King receives award for work on agricultural issues

Sen. Curtis King has been honored by the Washington Farm Bureau for his work on agricultural issues. King, the ranking Republican member of the Senate Labor, Commerce and Tribal Affairs Committee, was named the agricultural organization’s 2020 Legislator of the Year on Wednesday. “I’m honored to be recognized by the Farm...
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March 07, 2021

King opposes Senate passage of bill creating state income tax on capital gains

A Democratic proposal that would create a state income tax on capital gains was passed by the Senate 25-24 Saturday, despite opposition by 14th District Sen. Curtis King, other Republicans and three Democrats. Senate Bill 5096 now goes to the House of Representatives for further consideration. “Creating any type of...
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February 05, 2021

King applauds selection of Augustine as chair of state Redistricting Commission

The recent selection of Yakima’s Sarah Augustine as the chair of the Washington State Redistricting Commission was a good decision, said 14th District Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima. The Redistricting Commission is reestablished the year after each U.S. Census to reset the boundaries of Washington’s legislative and congressional districts, using the...
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January 27, 2021

King bill aims to prevent farms, other employers from paying three years of retroactive overtime

Two months after the state Supreme Court issued a confusing ruling that could have disastrous consequences for dairy farms, Sen. Curtis King has introduced a bill to head off what could be a financially devastating problem for the state’s dairy industry and other segments of Washington’s economy. For 60 years,...
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November 17, 2020

King: Inslee’s latest restrictions will devastate part of state’s economy

Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima and the ranking Republican on the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, issued this statement today in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that he is ordering restrictions and shutdowns this week that affect Washington restaurants, bars, gyms, retail stores and all indoor gatherings. The restrictions will...
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April 18, 2020

Sen. Curtis King’s Olympia Update: Make sure to take part in 2020 census!

In this update, I discuss why it is important for residents in the 14th District and other parts of central and eastern Washington to complete the census. You can read the entire e-newsletter by clicking here.  
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March 25, 2020

Sen. Curtis King’s Olympia Update – Gov. Inslee issues “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order

In this update, I share information about Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, as well as helpful websites for you to find resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the entire e-newsletter here.
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February 20, 2020

King proposes using new funding to fund fish barrier passage projects

Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, today proposed that the $196 million expected from Boeing in 2020-21 from the aerospace tax incentive reform bill be used to fund fish passage projects around the state. “Our plan would allow Washington to finally begin work on an extremely expensive project that will impact many...
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February 12, 2020

King to hold telephone town hall Feb. 20 on legislative session

Residents of the 14th Legislative District will have a chance to learn more about issues before the 2020 Legislature by taking part in a one-hour telephone town hall meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, hosted by Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima. During the town hall, which begins at 6 p.m., King will discuss...
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