Washington State GOP Articles
Press Release: WAGOP plans to Save Basic Education in WA State
WAGOP guidelines to Saving Basic Education Focus on Kids Engage Parents Empower Teachers Public education is most effectively managed by state governments, not federal. According to Article IX of the Washington State Constitution, it is the “paramount duty” of the state government to “make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders.” As the WA State Constitution and separate state law establish, basic K-12 education is most effectively delivered by local[...]
Press Release: WSRP Chairman Jim Walsh calls on Governor Inslee’s DSHS bureaucrats to obey state law and provide proper mental-health services
WSRP Chairman Jim Walsh calls on Governor Inslee’s DSHS bureaucrats to obey state law and provide proper mental-health services Bellevue - Last week, a group of 22 county prosecutors from around Washington filed a lawsuit against the Inslee Administration’s state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) over the agency’s decision to stop treating mentally-ill criminal defendants who’ve had their charges dropped because they’re not well enough to understand what’s going on in court.[...]
WSRP Chairman Jim Walsh calls on Seattle city officials to protect their citizens
BELLEVUE – WSRP Chairman Jim Walsh released the below statement following another and most recent shoot-out this weekend in South Seattle. In the early-morning hours between Saturday night and Sunday, a single incident saw at least nine people shot. Three died and six were injured, one of those critically. So far, no suspects have been arrested. While local law enforcement agencies are still investigating, credible reports from witnesses indicate the shooting was gang-related. If that’s[...]
Washington State Republican Party elects Rep. Jim Walsh for Chairman
Washington State Republican Party elects Rep. Jim Walsh for Chairman By a vote of 95-15, Rep. Jim Walsh has been elected to lead our party back to victory in Washington State. The overwhelming support received by Chairman Walsh has already helped unify our party towards our shared goal, winning at the ballot box and bringing prosperity back to our great state. Chairman Walsh is already a proven winner. By flipping a legislative district that was[...]
Washington State Republican Party Elects Rep. Jim Walsh as Chairman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brady Batt PHONE: (425) 460-0570 EMAIL: brady@wsrp.org Washington State Republican Party elects Jim Walsh for Chairman BELLEVUE – The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) proudly announces the election of State Representative Jim Walsh as the next Washington State Republican Party Chairman. Chairman Walsh was elected on Saturday, August 12 by a vote of 95-15 at the WSRP’s Summer State Committee meeting in Olympia. With a strong organizational foundation already built[...]
Highest Gas Prices in the Nation
BELLEVUE – The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) raises grave concerns as fuel prices in Washington State have surged to the highest in the nation, burdening our residents with costs that outstrip the rest of the country. "Washingtonians are shouldering an unfair burden for the state's backwards policy attempt to lower emissions," says WSRP Executive Director Brady Batt. "We've observed an alarming trend - while fuel prices nationwide stagnate or even decrease slightly, our state's[...]
WSRP Chairman Caleb Heimlich Announces Intention to Step Down
BELLEVUE – After more than twelve years of dedicated service to the Washington State Republican Party (WSRP), Chairman Caleb Heimlich is announcing his intention to step down from the position of Chairman. Chairman Caleb Heimlich has been a stalwart advocate for Washingtonians during his tenure. He has tirelessly championed conservative principles, driven by a vision for lower taxes, public safety, and personal freedom. During his tenure the party has raised more than 26 million dollars.[...]
Gluesenkamp Perez’s Tax Oversight
BELLEVUE - The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) is highlighting revelations regarding U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Southwest Washington Democrat, and her failure to pay her 2022 property taxes on her auto repair shop. Chairman Caleb Heimlich stated, "Public Servants are held to a higher standard of accountability and transparency, and this incident raises serious concerns about Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez's ability to fulfill those responsibilities." Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez's delayed tax payment, which was only[...]