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Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, shares an update on the state's cap-and-trade program, its impact on rising gas prices, and proposed legislative solutions.

Sept. 21, 2023

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, shares a legislative update about the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, and concerns about the newly identified, highly mutated Pirola variant. Several constituents have asked the 19th...

Sept. 6, 2023

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, shares a legislative update on two top issues: the recent eastern Washington wildfires, including the governor's declaration of a state of emergency in the affected areas, and...

Aug. 28, 2023

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, discusses the Department of Ecology's decision to hold an extra cap-and-trade carbon auction as a way to help reduce gasoline prices in Washington state. The auction would...

Aug. 9, 2023

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, explains the various timelines followed in Washington for the enactment of a new state law after a bill is passed by the Legislature and signed by the...

July 26, 2023

In this week's update, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, discusses concerns brought to him by constituents about rising gas and diesel prices. The 19th District lawmaker shares details on the cap-and-trade tax...

June 30, 2023

During a recent Joint Transportation Committee hearing, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, questioned testifiers. Walsh's questions were focused on electric vehicle capabilities in high-usage rural areas, such as most of the 19th...

June 27, 2023

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, answers questions and shares information on three top public policy bills and their impact on Washingtonians. First, he discusses soaring gasoline prices linked to the cap-and-trade program;...

June 15, 2023

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, discusses the governor's recent budget section vetoes. One section rejected in the 2023-25 operating budget would have required DSHS to notify residents about placing sexually violent predators...

June 2, 2023

In Olympia, lawmakers recently gathered for a special session to vote on the latest negotiations on the Blake Fix, Senate Bill 5536. During the debate, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, shared his...

May 17, 2023