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Radio call-in show format allows constituents to ask questions, take part in poll questions Editor's Note: Members of the media are encouraged to call in as well. Reps. Bruce Chandler and...

Dec. 2, 2011

  Today the governor announced she will call for a 30-day special session of the Legislature beginning Nov. 28 to address the state's budget shortfall. Last week, the state's chief economist...

Sept. 22, 2011

  The Washington State Senate passed legislation unanimously on April 5 allowing for more efficient accounting for projects under the Columbia River Management Act. Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-Granger, said he sponsored...

April 6, 2011

  State House Democrats on Monday released a budget proposal to address the remainder of the 2009-11 budget and close a $5.1 billion shortfall for the 2011-13 biennium. Reps. Bruce Chandler...

April 4, 2011

  Reps. Bruce Chandler and David Taylor will be hosting a telephone town hall on Monday, March 14. The call works much like a call-in radio show; constituents will be able...

March 7, 2011

The House of Representatives today passed legislation that would provide legislative review before certain state agencies make agreements regarding habitat conservation plans with the federal government. It was approved 91-6. Rep....

March 4, 2011

The House of Representatives today unanimously passed a measure sponsored by Rep. Bruce Chandler to address fire protection of land outside local fire districts. House Bill 1506 would give property owners...

Feb. 28, 2011

The state House of Representatives Friday passed a compromise agreement negotiated between the House and the Senate to address the deficit in the current two-year operating budget, which runs through June...

Feb. 18, 2011

  The House Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted to pass a bill to address fire suppression efforts outside a fire protection service district. House Bill 1506, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Chandler,...

Feb. 10, 2011

  As the April 13 deadline for the Legislature's 30-day special session drew closer, Democrats in the House of Representatives Saturday passed a nearly $800 million tax package – the largest...

April 11, 2010