Legislature

February 13, 2015

02-13-15: 12th District lawmakers provide update on KPQ Legislative Hotline (audio)

KPQ's Steve Hair talks with Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins about legislative issues, including a transportation revenue package which includes a gas tax increase, funding for disaster relief for victims of the Oso landslide and the Carlton Complex Fire, ObamaCare, and concerns about economic...
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February 12, 2015

Rep. Hawkins’ Update from Olympia: Feb. 12, 2015

Rep. Hawkins discusses the session calendar and deadlines and shares about constituents who traveled to Olympia recently.
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February 10, 2015

House unanimously approves school recovery proposal by Rep. Brad Hawkins (audio)

A measure by Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, that would help schools recover after natural disasters, such as the Carlton Complex Fire last July in North Central Washington, passed unanimously Monday from the state House of Representatives.
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February 06, 2015

02-06-15: 12th District lawmakers give legislative update on KOHO Radio (audio)

KOHO Radio's Clint Strand talks with Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Brad Hawkins and Rep. Cary Condotta about legislative issues, including disaster relief, funding and reforms for education, water issues, Stemilt land transfer, and a red light camera bill.
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February 06, 2015

02-06-15: 12th District lawmakers talk legislative issues on KOZI Radio (audio)

Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Brad Hawkins and Rep. Cary Condotta talk with KOZI's Jay Witherbee about several issues in the Legislature, including a tax incentive bill for Alcoa's Wenatchee Works, disaster relief for Okanogan County, and marijuana revenue sharing.
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February 06, 2015

02-06-15: KPQ Legislative Hotline with 12th District legislators (audio)

KPQ's Steve Hair talks with Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Brad Hawkins and Rep. Cary Condotta about 2015 session issues, including the supplemental operating budget, Alcoa tax preferences, Stemilt Basin land transfer, marijuana legislation, government-mandated vaccinations, and bipartisan debates.
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January 30, 2015

Locals from Okanogan County ask Legislature for help in Carlton Complex Fire recovery (audio)

A proposal By Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, is moving through the state House to provide funding for economic recovery in Okanogan County following the devastating Carlton Complex Fire last July that destroyed homes and businesses.
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January 30, 2015

01-30-15: 12th District legislators give update on KOHO Radio (audio)

KOHO Radio's Clint Strand talks with Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins about how bills are being sorted out in the 2015 legislative session.
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January 30, 2015

01-30-15: 12th District legislators give update on KOZI Radio (audio)

Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins talk with KOZI's Ken Johannessen about issues in the 2015 session, including House passage of a supplemental operating budget, and constituent testimony on legislation to provide relief from the Carlton Complex Fire.
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