Rep. Bruce Chandler's State & Local Government


The legislative session is in its third week. The start of the 2024 Legislature featured the governor’s State of the State address. That speech was followed by the Republican perspective, provided by my...

Jan. 24, 2024

The 15th District lawmakers Bryan Sandlin, Bruce Chandler and Nikki Torres provide a recap of the 2023 Legislature in their legislative session review.

July 20, 2023

Over the last few years, the majority party in Olympia has raised taxes by more than $11.5 billion including a new income tax on capital gains. Washingtonians now have the opportunity to...

Sept. 27, 2021

As the Republican leaders of the House Rural Development, Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee (RDAN) we are directly involved in addressing legislation related to agricultural production and lands, water rights and...

Sept. 23, 2021

I have heard from thousands of you over the last couple weeks regarding the governor’s recent decisions to mandate vaccinations for most state employees, health and long-term care workers and more...

Sept. 3, 2021

Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-Granger, joins KIT Radio to discuss his opposition to the capital gains tax, proposed measures to reopen the state, and bills he is paying attention to during the...

March 9, 2021

Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-Granger, joined Lance Tormey and Dave Ettl on KIT Radio to discuss events at the Capitol, COVID relief bills, and his thoughts on impeachment. The 15th district lawmaker...

Jan. 26, 2021

I have started my twelfth term in the Legislature. Each year is different from the last, with its own unique set of challenges. This session’s challenges will be unlike any others...

Jan. 19, 2021

Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-Granger, joins KONA to discuss the budget in light of the positive spending forecast, a bill that would commission a study to look at universal healthcare in Washington,...

March 25, 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