Three NEW Common-Sense “Initiatives To The People” Inspire A Renewed Sense of Optimism and Unity

Bellevue—With the Republican State Convention in Spokane, WA, fast approaching, three NEW common-sense initiatives to fix what’s broken in WA are inspiring a renewed sense of optimism among conservatives and Washingtonians of all political leanings. The new initiatives would repeal HB 1589 that phases out natural gas, put an end to squatters’ rights, and eliminate sanctuary state policies that prevent [...]

WAGOP builds on recent legislative success with a pair of “Initiatives to the People”

Bellevue—Despite historic and significant wins for Republicans during the recent legislative session—with the passage of three common-sense initiatives to the Legislature that will soon become law, and with the remaining three initiatives heading to the ballot in November—the work to fix what’s broken in WA under Democrat one-party rules continues. WAGOP Chairman and State Rep. [...]

WAGOP Policy Paper on the Importance of Freedom of Speech

Freedom of speech and freedom of conscience—the right to believe what you want to believe without being punished or discriminated against by the government—are under attack in WA state. In defense of our Constitutional rights, WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh, recently, unveiled the Republican party’s Policy Project on the Freedom of Speech. “We are going to aggressively [...]

WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh Recaps the 2024 Legislative Session at Town Halls spread across WA

Bellevue—Republicans took control of the recent State Legislative Session, despite being the minority party in Olympia, WAGOP Chairman and State Rep. Jim Walsh, told attendees in Langley, WA, recently, during the first in a series of town halls WAGOP is sponsoring around the state. The town halls are designed to build information and interest, leading up [...]

Legislative Session Signals Turning Point for WAGOP—and All Washingtonians

Bellevue—The 2024 Legislative Session in Washington state, which wrapped up this week, will be remembered as a turning point for the Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP). And for all Washingtonians. WAGOP Chairman and State Representative Jim Walsh wrote and sponsored Six Initiatives to the Legislature. Three were passed into law by the State Legislature [...]

The WAGOP Celebrates the Passing of Three Common-Sense Initiatives into Law—a Major Win for Washingtonians and the People’s Voice

Bellevue—On the same day that the United States Supreme Court delivered a unanimous victory to former President Donald Trump, due process, and the rule of law—the Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) is celebrating the passage of three common-sense initiatives into law. “This is a great day for everyone in Washington,” says WAGOP Chairman Jim [...]

Public Hearings on Initiatives Reveal Legislative Democrats’ Disdain for Voters

Bellevue—Public hearings on three of the Six Initiatives to Fix What’s Broken in Washington were held at the State Capitol this week. The three hearings took place before joint legislative committees, made up of State Senators and Representatives from the relevant policy committees. The committees were chaired by members of the current majority Democrat [...]

Answers to Questions about WA State Presidential Primary Election: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Bellevue—Last Thursday, a WAGOP “X” follower posted a picture of her presidential primary election ballot envelope, stating that voters are required to designate party affiliation. “New Washington State envelopes for mail-in ballots. NEVER had to disclose my party declaration on the OUTSIDE of my ballot before. Don’t feel really good about this,” wrote Rachel Stewart, [...]

All Six Citizen Initiatives to the Legislature Deserve Public Hearings; Instead, Democrat Legislators Cherry-pick Based on Political Expedience

Bellevue—In an ideal world where Legislative Democrats respect the democratic process, all six common-sense citizen initiatives to the Legislature, to fix what’s broken in Washington State, would receive public hearings, as mandated by the Washington State Constitution. Instead, WA Democrat legislators, led by Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, D-Spokane, and House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, [...]