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Lawmakers unanimously approved a new two-year capital budget for construction, infrastructure and repair projects across the state with just one day left in the 2023 session. The capital budget provides funding...

April 22, 2023

In a late-night debate Tuesday morning lawmakers in the state House of Representatives passed a bill that would partially restore the ability for law enforcement to engage in vehicle pursuits under...

April 11, 2023

Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco and Reps. Bruce Chandler, R-Granger, and Bryan Sandlin, R-Zillah, are inviting 15th Legislative District community members to their virtual town hall to hear an update on the 2023 legislative session. The three...

March 16, 2023

The negotiated version of the next two-year state capital budget was approved by the Legislature today. Lawmakers representing the 15th Legislative District applauded the budget, which includes $19.4 million in critical...

April 24, 2021

Washington State House Republicans have announced committee assignments for the upcoming 2021 legislative session. Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-Granger, will continue his work on critical agriculture and water issues by serving as the...

Dec. 28, 2020

A measure that would give pear farmers the ability to get full value for their crops was signed into law by the governor on Friday, March 27. Rep. Bruce Chandler says...

April 2, 2020

A measure that would give pear farmers the ability to get full value for their crops unanimously passed the state House of Representatives today. House Bill 2524, sponsored by Rep. Bruce...

Feb. 19, 2020

The Washington State Legislature passed the state’s capital budget today (Sunday), just hours before adjourning the 2019 session. It includes several important projects for the Yakima Valley that were requested by Rep....

April 28, 2019

Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-Granger, and Rep. Jeremie Dufault, R-Selah, are inviting 15th District citizens to join them Tuesday, April 2, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a telephone town hall. “This is...

March 22, 2019

The Washington State House of Representatives today adopted a resolution to begin the process of allowing remote testimony for public hearings and committee meetings. The state Senate has used this process...

March 21, 2019