Legislature

January 03, 2014

Opinion editorial by Brad Hawkins: Serving the Methow Valley

It is truly an honor to represent the 12th District in Olympia. It is one of the largest geographic districts in the state. Its boundaries include Chelan County, Douglas County, and portions of Grant and Okanogan counties. Approximately half of Okanogan County, including the entire Methow Valley, resides in District...
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December 13, 2013

Rep. Hawkins’ update: Open government and visiting Leavenworth: Dec. 13, 2013

Rep. Hawkins discusses his recent visit to Leavenworth, bills he's pre-filed for the 2014 session, and the Open Government Caucus he's helping to start.
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December 10, 2013

Opinion editorial by Brad Hawkins: Heading back to Olympia

Next year's legislative session begins January 13 and the state constitution provides 60 days for a supplemental budget year. Earlier this year, the Legislature adopted a two-year budget. In 2014, we'll have an opportunity to make minor adjustments to the budget based on use of state services and tax revenue...
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December 06, 2013

Rep. Brad Hawkins discusses Leavenworth District Day on KOHO Radio (audio)

12th District State Representative Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, drops into the KOHO studio to talk with Clint Strand about Leavenworth District Day, covering such a large geographical area and looking ahead to 2014.
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November 22, 2013

Nov. 22, 2013 – KOHO Legislative Update (audio)

Rep. Cary Condotta, Rep. Brad Hawkins, and Sen. Linda Evans Parlette talk with KOHO's Clint Strand about the latest issues in Olympia, including a transportation revenue package and Obamacare.
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November 22, 2013

Nov. 22, 2013 – KOZI Legislative Update (audio)

Nov. 22, 2013 KOZI Legislative Update Rep. Cary Condotta, Rep. Brad Hawkins, and Sen. Linda Evans Parlette talk with KOZI’s Jay Witherbee about the latest issues in Olympia, including a transportation revenue package and Obamacare. MP3 File Find more audio content on our Web site. ###     Washington State...
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November 22, 2013

Nov. 22, 2013 – KPQ Legislative Hotline (audio)

Nov. 22, 2013 KPQ Legislative Hotline Rep. Cary Condotta, Rep. Brad Hawkins, and Sen. Linda Evans Parlette talk with KPQ’s Steve Hair about the latest issues in Olympia, including a transportation revenue package and Obamacare. MP3 File Find more audio content on our Web site. ###     Washington State...
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November 10, 2013

Rep. Hawkins’ update: special session is adjourned Nov. 9

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today the Legislature adjourned the special session after passing two bills to help protect and create aerospace jobs in Washington. The two bills we passed, which I supported, are: House Bill 2088 – will provide funding for workforce development training (within existing funds), and streamline permitting...
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November 08, 2013

11-08-13: Rep. Hawkins and Sen. Parlette talk about proposed Boeing legislation on KOZI (audio)

Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, and Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, R-Wenatchee, talk with KPQ's Steve Hair about the special session called by Gov. Jay Inslee to pass incentive legislation for The Boeing Company.
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