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Rep. Dick Muri, R-Steilacoom, discusses the House “concurrence” process. The lawmaker also shares information on legislation he sponsored, recently approved by the Legislature, that will help prevent the early release of...
There has been quite a bit of media attention on the recent veto by the governor on the Legislative Public Records Act. It is a very controversial bill and policy issue....
With the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reporting the General Fund-State revenue forecast is increased by $647 million for the 2017-19 budget cycle, Rep. Dick Muri took action Friday to fund...
A big thank you to all the community members who attended our 28th District town hall meeting! Sen. Steve O'Ban, R-University Place, Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place, and I listened to...
House Republicans advocate for solutions that will provide real relief from high car-tab fees as a result of Sound Transit 3.
Last Thursday, lawmakers approved the state's two-year construction budget. After more than a year of tough negotiations, we were able to approve a strong bipartisan state capital budget with more than...
After the longest legislative session in state history, 193-days, the Legislature successfully approved the state’s operating and transportation budgets. The two-year, $43.7 billion state operating budget makes a number of critical...
As the second special session draws to a close, negotiators continue to work on the best plan for the state’s operating budget. The operating budget covers the general day-to-day expenses of...
Rep. Muri, R-Steilacoom, discusses his vote on the House Democrats operating budget proposal, Sound Transit 3, and the recent passage of his “mead” bill.
Rep. Dick Muri, R-Steilacoom, discusses education funding policy in his first update of the 2017 session.