Kristiansen’s regulatory reform bill gets hearing, but is placed on hold
More than 14,600 pages of state agency rules and regulations exist in the Washington Administrative Code that businesses are expected to know, understand and comply with. Rep. Dan Kristiansen says...
View ArticleOP-ED: Unlock regulatory handcuffs that prevent employers from creating jobs
By Rep. Dan Kristiansen SPECIAL TO THE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Ronald Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” I...
View ArticleSmith participates in small business press conference
Business owners make recommendations to Legislature Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton and lead Republican on economic development issues in the Washington State House of Representatives, participated in a...
View ArticleTaylor introduces omnibus legislation to save state taxpayer dollars, help...
Regulatory Freedom and Accountability Act receives public hearing but is shot down by majority party An omnibus regulatory reform bill introduced by Rep. David Taylor, R-Moxee, received a public...
View ArticleHouse Republicans propose economic solutions to help struggling families,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 15, 2013 CONTACT:John Handy, Communications Director – (360) 786-5758 Kurt Hammond, Public Information Officer – (360) 786-7794 Rep. Norma Smith – (360) 786-7884 House...
View ArticleSmith bills to aid job creators pass House unanimously
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2013 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Public Information Officer – (360) 786-7794 Rep. Norma Smith – (360) 786-7884...
View ArticleRep. Smith has two bills signed into law, including key measure to streamline...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2013 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Public Information Officer – (360) 786-7794 Rep. Norma Smith – (360) 786-7884 Rep....
View ArticleGovernor signs Smith bill to promote economic development through business...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2013 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Public Information Officer- (360) 786-7794 Governor signs Smith bill to promote economic development through business and government...
View ArticleFinal two bills of Smith’s economic development package headed to governor’s...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2013 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Public Information Officer- (360) 786-7794 Final two bills of Smith’s economic development package headed to governor’s desk At the...
View ArticleRep. Manweller appointed to new 777X Legislative Task Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2013 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Public Information Officer- (360) 786-7794 Rep. Manweller appointed to new 777X Legislative Task Force Rep. Matt Manweller is one of...
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