Washington State GOP Articles
Mask Mandates & Emergency Powers
BELLEVUE – The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) Chairman Caleb Heimlich issued the following statement on Governor Inslee’s mask mandate and emergency powers.“Today Governor Jay Inslee announced the removal of the outdoor mask mandate in 9 days, which is a small step in the right direction. Today marks the 711th day that our state has been in a state of emergency and the data we are seeing in our state is nearly synonymous with those[...]
Back By Popular Demand: Inslee Window Clings
Have you been wondering if Jay Inslee might show up at your Christmas gathering this year to check everyone’s proof of vaccination? Well here he is – back by popular demand – the Inslee Window Cling! These Inslee Window Clings are the hottest stocking stuffers of the season and you don’t want to miss this opportunity to share with your friends and family! Due to supply-chain issues we only have a limited supply this year so be[...]
Help Us Repeal The Long-Term Care Tax!
Starting January 1, 2022, every employee that works in Washington State will be subject to an uncapped payroll tax that will automatically take .58% out of their paychecks unless they purchased a qualifying private care plan. This new tax is called the Long-Term Care Tax. This program is incredibly flawed and has been poorly received for many reasons, including that the private care plans needed to opt-out were hard to buy and some of them ended up not even qualifying to opt-out! The[...]
Inslee Is Playing Political Games, Again
BELLEVUE — The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) Chairman Caleb Heimlich issued the following statement on Governor Inslee appointing State Senator Steve Hobbs (D - Lake Stevens) to be the interim Secretary Of State for Washington. "This is a crass political move by Governor Inslee to help pass his radical liberal agenda by removing an obstacle from the State Senate. This is yet another poor appointment by a man who has a long history of making picks based on politics that hurt our state, such as Suzi LeVine.[...]
WSRP Statement On Upcoming Vacant Secretary Of State Office
BELLEVUE — The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) issued the following statement today, in response to the upcoming Secretary of State of Washington vacancy: "We thank Secretary of State Wyman for her decades of work in elections and service to the people of Washington State," said WSRP Chairman Caleb Heimlich."Today’s news is disappointing as it is a real loss for the people of Washington State who just last November voted for her to lead our elections. I call on Governor Inslee to listen to the[...]
600 Days
600 days! Since February 29th of 2020 until now, Governor Inslee has been ruling our state with unchecked emergency powers.Our Constitution created a representative form of government. The people’s representatives are intended to legislate. Our system is not designed for one man to make unilateral, arbitrary decisions for 600 days governing every area of life for over 7 million Washingtonians.This is an incredibly frustrating time. As Governor Inslee continues to make capricious decisions impacting firefighters, police officers, WSDOT[...]
WSRP Statement On Draft Congressional District Maps
BELLEVUE — Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) Chairman Caleb Heimlich issued the following response to the draft Congressional District maps that were released today by the Redistricting Commission: "Electoral competition is a vital element in the spirit and the laws governing our state's redistricting process. I am proud that our Republican Commissioners have taken healthy competition into account when releasing their draft maps. Competitive districts give voters more choices, make candidates work harder, and are better for the[...]
Washington State Democrats Are Trying To Gerrymander Our State
BELLEVUE — The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) today released the following statement in response to the Washington State Redistricting Commission unveiling draft Legislative District maps: "Democrats are trying to gerrymander our Legislative Districts and stop the voters from deciding elections. Republicans are working to give more voters a choice on election day." said WSRP Chairman Caleb Heimlich. "The Democrat Commissioners' draft redistricting maps are the definition of political hackery with the majority of seats drawn to be safe and keep Democrats in perpetual control.[...]