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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....

March 5, 2018

Muri speaks about recent House approval of a bill that would lower Sound Transit car-tab taxes. Muri also shares information on his bill that would allow counties to exit out Sound...

Jan. 29, 2018

House Republicans advocate for solutions that will provide real relief from high car-tab fees as a result of Sound Transit 3.

Jan. 24, 2018

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...

Jan. 23, 2018

Rep. Dick Muri, R-Steilacoom, shares an update on the House Transportation Committee's recent hearing on the Amtrak derailment. The lawmaker also talks about his efforts to provide a legislative fix that...

Jan. 22, 2018

As a state representative for the 28th District, I've spent quite a bit of time studying and learning about rail safety. It's a subject I take seriously. I live in the...

Oct. 19, 2017

Veterans can now have their status displayed on their state-issued driver's license or ID card. House Bill 2343, sponsored by Rep. Dick Muri, R-Steilacoom, a companion to Senate Bill 5775, was...

Sept. 21, 2017

Without railroads, the world would be an altogether different place. It's nearly impossible to overstate the importance of the railroad for our economy, travel and culture. Everything from food, motor vehicles,...

June 12, 2017

Early in the session, I began working with my colleagues in the House Republican caucus, and the Senate, to get real relief for people from the exorbitant taxes associated with the...

April 17, 2017

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.

April 9, 2017