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January 31, 2024
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

As a third-generation farmer, I understand how important agriculture is for families, jobs, and trade in Central Washington. Our district’s farmers and producers grow the highest quality hay, wheat and more than 300 specialty crops, making agriculture a vital part of our economy. But foreign adversaries are purchasing U.S.

Issues:AgriculturaAgricultureThe Chinese Communist Party

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January 25, 2024
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
The new year is here, which means the Washington State 2024 Legislative Session has just begun. On January 8th, our state legislature began consideration of a multitude of new bills, which could impact just about every aspect of our lives. It’s imperative we pay attention, because over the past year, the enactment of various pieces of legislation has underscored a severe disconnect between the people of Washington state and some of our state representatives. Now, our state legislators have an opportunity to right those wrongs and vote in favor of common-sense ballot initiatives, but if they do not, it will be up to Washingtonians to reverse the curse.

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January 11, 2024
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Last week, the national debt reached $34 trillion for the first time in history. In the last three years the federal government has spent trillions of dollars outside of regular budgeted spending.

Issues:Spending and Economy

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Dn
December 21, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
The New Year is upon us, and before we dive into holiday festivities, I would like to share my progress on some of the work I’ve been doing in Congress on behalf of Central Washington.

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December 6, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

America’s small businesses took a beating during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many in Central Washington were lost to the economic disaster that followed.

Issues:Spending and Economy

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iron dome
November 29, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Over a month after Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel and her people, both parties have agreed to a deal on hostage and prisoner exchanges, and a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.


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November 28, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
No nation is without its challenges, and that is especially true for the United States. While we continue the work of solving those challenges, it is important to remember and reflect on the many blessings we share—and may even take for granted. This Thanksgiving, when you join your friends and families, I encourage you to consider where, and to whom, you can give thanks in your community.

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grandcoulee
November 14, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Since day one in the White House, President Biden has touted that his administration would promote “the most ambitious climate change agenda in history” and “expand affordable clean energy to every American.” While this is a talking point we continuously hear from both the President’s campaign and at the White House’s daily press briefings, I fear President B

Issues:Energy

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November 7, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Veterans Day approaches, and while Congress continues its Constitutional duty of passing Appropriations bills this week, it is important we also take time to honor those who have served.

Issues:Veterans

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October 31, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

This past Monday marked the first in-person public comment session on introducing grizzlies to the North Cascades. There, I expressed my firm opposition to the establishment of a nonessential experimental population of grizzlies in our area that would effectively threaten farmland, livestock, and human lives.