Hawkins’ hydropower tax bill approved by Senate
February 17, 2020
The Washington State Senate tonight approved Senate Bill 6012, a hydropower tax bill sponsored by Sen. Brad Hawkins that helps acknowledge hydropower’s important role in providing clean energy. Improved tax treatment for hydropower has been a key priority for Hawkins and Chelan County Public Utility District, a 12th District hydropower... Read More...
Senate passes Hawkins bill creating Washington apple license plate
February 13, 2020
A bill sponsored by 12th District Sen. Brad Hawkins that would create a Washington apple license plate has received Senate approval. The Senate today voted 46-1 to approve Senate Bill 6032. It now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. “This bill will allow vehicle owners to show their... Read More...
Hawkins sponsors Washington apple license plate bill
December 11, 2019
Sen. Brad Hawkins hopes to honor our iconic Washington apples in 2020 by introducing legislation to create a Washington apple license plate. Hawkins is teaming up with the Washington Apple Commission and the Washington Apple Education Foundation on the bill, which now has 20 bipartisan co-sponsors. The legislation is Senate... Read More...
Hawkins receives statewide PUD award for hydropower advocacy
December 06, 2019
The Washington Public Utility Districts Association (WPUDA) has recognized Sen. Brad Hawkins for his efforts and legislative leadership for PUDs throughout the state by presenting him with its 2019 Legislative Champion Award during the association’s Annual Conference Banquet at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver last night. “I am beyond excited to... Read More...
Hawkins helps honor Wenatchee resident with state arts advocacy award
November 20, 2019
Wenatchee resident Matt Cadman received a Governor’s Art Award for arts advocacy last night in Olympia and 12th District Sen. Brad Hawkins, who nominated him for the honor, introduced him at the awards night. The presentation took place during the 2019 Governor’s Arts and Heritage Awards dinner at the Washington... Read More...
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Hawkins to receive Washington PUD Association “Legislative Champion” Award
November 07, 2019
The Washington Public Utility Districts Association (WPUDA) is recognizing Sen. Brad Hawkins for his efforts and legislative leadership for PUDs throughout the state. “I was super excited when I got the call from the PUD Association,” said Hawkins, whose 12th District includes four PUDs (Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan). “PUDs provide... Read More...
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Hawkins receives award from agricultural educators
October 02, 2019
Sen. Brad Hawkins has been honored for his efforts to help students learn about agriculture. Hawkins, who serves the 12th District, received the 2019 Legislator of the Year Award from the Washington Association of Agricultural Educators. “I’m very honored to receive this award and really appreciate the Washington Association of Agricultural... Read More...
Wenatchee resident named recipient of state arts advocacy award
August 20, 2019
Matt Cadman, the former executive director of the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee, has been chosen by Gov. Jay Inslee to receive a Governor’s Arts Award for arts advocacy this year.  12th District State Sen. Brad Hawkins nominated Cadman for the award in May. Cadman recently retired as Numerica’s... Read More...
Hawkins’ third annual ‘listening tour’ to take place in early September
August 05, 2019
OLYMPIA…Sen. Brad Hawkins has announced the times and locations for his third annual 12th District “listening tour” in early September. Similar to his first two listening tours, Hawkins will visit all four counties in the legislative district with his legislative staff. This year’s tour builds on previous tours, returning to Leavenworth,... Read More...