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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May 06, 2019

Sen. Curtis King’s Olympia Update – Legislature finishes 2019 session

In this update, I cover highlights from the final weeks of the 2019 legislative session. You can read the entire e-newsletter here.
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April 29, 2019

King pleased to see many 14th District projects in final state capital budget

Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, is applauding the new two-year state capital budget approved by the Legislature over the weekend, for including many projects in the 14th Legislative District. “We are very pleased with the appropriations that have been given to our district in the capital budget,” said King. “These projects...
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April 26, 2019

Governor signs trio of bills sponsored by Sen. King

Three bills introduced this legislative session by 14th District Sen. Curtis King were signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee. One of the proposals, Senate Bill 5909, authorizes licensed liquor manufacturers to contract with licensed bottlers to have alcoholic beverages placed in cans, bottles and bags, and to mix...
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April 23, 2019

Senate honors Central Washington leaders for community service

The state Senate today paid tribute to the retiring manager of the Central Washington State Fair and honored a Yakima auto dealership for its youth program promoting perfect school attendance. The Senate passed Senate Resolution 8630, which honors Selah resident Greg Stewart for his 48-year career dedicated to the state’s...
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March 27, 2019

Sen. King statement on proposed Senate transportation budget

Sen. Curtis King, ranking Republican on the Senate Transportation Committee and R-Yakima, issued this statement on Proposed Substitute Senate Bill 5214, the 2019-21 Senate transportation budget unveiled by Senate Transportation Committee Chair Steve Hobbs on Tuesday: “This is generally a minimal transportation budget. It doesn’t spend as much as prior budgets,...
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March 25, 2019

Sen. Curtis King’s Olympia Update — Midsession Edition

In this update, I cover highlights from the first half of the 2019 legislative session. You can read the entire e-newsletter here.
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February 12, 2019

King bill seeks to ban homeless camps near schools and child care centers

Homeless camps wouldn’t be allowed near schools, preschools, child care centers and other early-learning facilities under a bill introduced by Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima. Senate Bill 5882 would prohibit cities, towns and counties from permitting sanctioned or unsanctioned homeless tent camps or other encampments within 1,000 feet of a public...
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January 31, 2019

King receives award for work on transportation issues

Sen. Curtis King has been honored by the Washington State Good Roads & Transportation Association for his work on transportation issues. King, formerly the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and currently its ranking Republican member, was named Legislator of the Decade by the association at its 2019 Legislative Breakfast Tuesday. The...
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