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WA House Republicans

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WA House Republicans

@WaHouseGOP

This is the official X account of the Washington State House Republican Caucus.

Olympia, Washington

houserepublicans.wa.gov

Joined December 2008

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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
May 4
Beginning May 4, you will see less content from House Republicans on this platform due to election-year activity restrictions. These rules remain in effect through the November general election and limit the use of state resources to communicate with the public once lawmakers
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Jul 1, 2025
"Our state is unaffordable for many Washingtonians." -Gov. Bob Ferguson, January 15, 2025 Four months later, he signed the largest tax increase in state history into law. #waleg
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Apr 1, 2025
BREAKING: Gov. Bob Ferguson says he WILL NOT sign budgets passed by Democrats because they “propose far too much in taxes.” #waleg
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Jul 9, 2025
State gas prices today: CA: $4.54 HI: $4.48 WA: $4.41 OR: $4.02 All other states: <$3.80 Third highest gas prices. Third highest gas tax as of July 1. Life in Washington is expensive under one-party rule.
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Jan 25, 2025
BREAKING: WA House Democrats today eliminated a 132-year-old rule enacted in 1893 that guaranteed free and open debate on the House floor. By a 54-33 vote, Democrats lowered the supermajority 2/3 threshold required to end debate and vote on bills down to a simple majority.
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Jan 25, 2025
House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary: "Today is a sad day for the institution, a chilling day for the three million Washingtonians whose elected voices can now be silenced at any time." #waleg
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Jan 25, 2025
BREAKING: WA House Democrats today eliminated a 132-year-old rule enacted in 1893 that guaranteed free and open debate on the House floor. By a 54-33 vote, Democrats lowered the supermajority 2/3 threshold required to end debate and vote on bills down to a simple majority.
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Mar 21, 2025
BREAKING: House Democrats rolled out their $15 billion tax proposal. If enacted, it would be the largest tax increase in state history. Highlights include: ▶️Tripling the annual property tax growth cap from 1% to 3%. ▶️Taxing unrealized capital gains (no other state does
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Jan 29, 2025
Rep. Andrew Barkis has reintroduced legislation that would hold highway blockers accountable for lawless behavior. House Bill 1323 proposes that individuals who intentionally block state highways without lawful authority, while acting in concert with three or more people, face
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Feb 20, 2025
House Bill 1323 would hold highway blockers accountable for lawless behavior. It proposes that individuals who intentionally block state highways without lawful authority, while acting in concert with three or more people, face gross misdemeanor charges. #waleg
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Feb 17, 2025
It’s undeniable that Washington state is facing a public safety crisis. Only two states have a higher overall crime rate, according to the most recent FBI report: New Mexico and Colorado. Despite this grim reality, legislative Democrats are doubling down on their
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Apr 27, 2025
Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after majority Democrats passed a $78 billion operating budget: "The Democrats have just rammed through a bloated $78 billion budget that will hammer
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Feb 13, 2025
Washington has the: ▶️Third highest crime rate. ▶️Third highest cost of gas. ▶️Third largest homeless population. House Democrats: I know, let’s cancel George Washington.
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Mar 27, 2025
The Democrats’ proposals would tax the joy out of living in Washington. On top of their bills to increase taxes on property, gas, and jobs, they’re considering: 💰SB 5390: Increases the Discover Pass fee by 50%. 💰SB 5801: Imposes a new ticket fee for sporting events and
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WA House Republicans
@WaHouseGOP
Apr 18, 2025
In response to Governor Bob Ferguson’s comments on the majority Democrats’ $12 billion in proposed tax increases, House Republican budget leader Rep. Travis Couture issued the following statement. "While I appreciate Governor Ferguson standing firm against the $12 billion in
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