February 19, 2024

Apple Blossom Royalty to visit State Capitol

Senator Brad Hawkins will host the newly crowned Apple Blossom Royal Court in Olympia on Tue. Feb. 27. Queen Ella Stimmel, Princess Jenissa Hepton, and Princess Lexie Fennell were selected as Royalty for the 2024 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. The 105th Festival dates are April 25 – May 5....
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February 15, 2024

Leavenworth Affordable Rental Project funded in Senate budget

OLYMPIA … Sen. Brad Hawkins’ request to complete funding for a key Leavenworth Affordable Rental Project was allocated $1.3 million in the Senate’s capital budget proposal released today. Thanks to the Marson Family, Upper Valley MEND has a unique opportunity to preserve 31 apartment units in Leavenworth for affordable workforce...
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February 13, 2024

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Radio talking about the legislative process, a proposal to increase property tax rate hikes, his ‘Walking Start to Running Start’ bill, JC Baldwin being confirmed to the Transportation Commission, and more. LISTEN HERE
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February 12, 2024

Hawkins to Honor State Champion Volleyball Team

WIAA State Champion Wenatchee High School Girls volleyball team Senator Brad Hawkins will host the Wenatchee High School Girls Volleyball Team at the State Capitol next Tuesday. He sponsors Senate Resolution 8651, honoring the team for its state championship win last November. The Senate has scheduled the resolution for approval...
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February 12, 2024

JC Baldwin unanimously confirmed by Senate

Chelan County resident JC Baldwin Chelan County resident JC Baldwin has been unanimously confirmed by the Washington State Senate to serve on the Washington State Transportation Commission. According to the Commission’s website, “The Washington State Transportation Commission is a seven-member body of citizens appointed by the Governor for up to...
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February 09, 2024

Hawkins Visits with Carnation officials

Representatives from the City of Carnation visited the State Capitol on Feb. 8 to discuss city issues. The group met with 12th District State Senator Brad Hawkins as part of the Association of Washington Cities advocacy efforts. Sen. Hawkins said, “I had a great discussion with the council and staff...
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February 08, 2024

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about the six initiatives to the legislature, his ‘Walking Start to Running Start’ bill, and a bill that would triple the allowable annual growth rate of property taxes. #waleg LISTEN HERE
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February 08, 2024

Leavenworth Mayor visits Senator Hawkins

Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea visited the State Capitol recently during the Association of Washington Cities “Advocacy Days” to discuss city priorities. Mayor Florea and Senator Hawkins had a helpful discussion on tourism issues, affordable housing, and capital budget. Florea and Hawkins have partnered on past legislation to expand options for...
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February 06, 2024

Cashmere High School sophomore serves as Washington State Senate Page

Isaac Zavala and Senator Brad Hawkins Olympia… Isaac Zavala, a 10th grader from Cashmere High School, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Zavala was one of 13 students who served as a Senate page for the fourth week of...
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