State Government, Veterans Affairs & Elections

January 17, 2014

01-17-14: 12th District lawmakers provide legislative update on KOHO Radio (audio)

Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, and Sen. Linda Evans-Parlette give a legislative update to Clint Strand on KOHO Radio.
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January 17, 2014

01-17-14: 12th District lawmakers give legislative update on KOZI (audio)

Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, and Sen. Linda Evans-Parlette give a legislative update to Jay Witherbee on KOZI Radio.
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January 13, 2014

Rep. Hawkins’ Jan. 13 e-mail update: Back in Olympia

Rep. Hawkins shares his priorities for the 2014 session., including the bills he's sponsored and links to a recent column and radio interview about the session.
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January 08, 2014

Opinion-editorial by Brad Hawkins: Proudly Serving Lake Chelan

The 12th Legislative District is one of the largest and most beautiful districts in our state. Its boundaries include Chelan County, Douglas County, and portions of Grant and Okanogan counties. When my legislative colleagues in Olympia first asked me what district I represented, I used to try to answer by...
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January 07, 2014

New online map provides transparency in capital, transportation spending

A new online map launched today by the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee (LEAP) can now be viewed by the public at: https://fiscal.wa.gov/WebMaps.aspx.
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January 07, 2014

Jan. 7, 2014: 12th District legislators discuss upcoming session on KPQ Radio (audio)

Reps. Cary Condotta and Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, and Sen. Linda Evans-Parlette, R-Wenatchee, are guests on the KPQ "It's Your Turn" program with Steve Hair. The 12th District lawmakers hold an informal "town hall meeting" about the upcoming 2014 session, with listeners calling in and asking questions.
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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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