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The Legislature has adjourned the short, 60-day 2026 session. The short sessions are always intense and fast-paced, as it feels like lawmakers try to pack the same amount of work into...

Two bills sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, have been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson, strengthening Washington’s wildfire response capabilities and improving the efficiency of state timber sales....

Legislation to make Washington’s aviation assurance funding program for wildland fire response permanent received a public hearing in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Friday. House Bill 2104, sponsored...

The 2026 legislative session is underway. It is a short 60-day session, so the pace will be fast and furious. I am working on many issues, but given the session’s short...

A bipartisan effort is underway to make permanent a program that allows rural fire districts to call in aircraft early during wildfires. An Eastern Washington lawmaker leading the effort on the...

I hope you are enjoying the summer with family and friends. I have been busy meeting with constituents, serving on committees, taking tours, and preparing for the 2026 session. While it...

A bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent to improve wildfire preparedness and safety was signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1522 focuses on making sure regulated...

We’re moving right along in this year’s legislative session, and with just a few weeks left until we wrap up on April 27, a lot is happening at the Capitol. Last...

The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill today that takes an essential step toward giving the agricultural community the fuel exemption it was promised under the Climate Commitment Act...

Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, joins the KPQ Radio Morning Update to discuss key legislative efforts moving through Olympia. He covers major initiatives, including modifying child care provider qualifications to address...