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Tri-Citians interested in learning more about how to participate in the state’s legislative process are invited to join Senator Matt Boehnke, Representative Stephanie Barnard and Representative April Connors on Thursday, Dec....
Applications for the Washington State House of Representatives Page Program are now open and Rep. April Connors is encouraging students from across the 8th Legislative District to apply. During the upcoming...
Registered vehicle owners in Washington would receive a $100 check – or up to $200 per family – next July under a proposal Rep. April Connors plans to introduce for the...
Rep. April Connors was recently promoted to assistant ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee. The powerful, 31-member committee crafts the state’s operating budget and works on related bills. In addition...
A bill by Rep. April Connors to restrict light pollution from wind turbines was signed into law earlier today by Gov. Inslee. Wind turbines are equipped with blinking red lights as...
The Legislature this weekend approved Senate Bill 5200, the 2023-25 state capital budget. The $8.98 billion bill makes significant investments statewide on housing, behavioral health, K-12 schools, and infrastructure. Lawmakers from...
A bill by Rep. April Connors to restrict light pollution from wind turbines cleared its final legislative hurdle today. The measure now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature. Wind...
The House recently approved a controversial bill that allows police to engage in vehicular pursuits of criminal suspects on a very limited basis. In 2021, sweeping law enforcement reform that included...
House Bill 1070 is Connors’ first bill to be signed into law Rep. April Connors’ measure adding an exemption to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA) for residential leaseback agreements of up...
Following the release of the 2023-25 House capital budget on Monday, Reps. Stephanie Barnard and April Connors highlighted millions of dollars for projects proposed for the Tri-Cities area. House Bill 1147,...
