Chris Gildon

Legislation is being proposed that would encourage college students to not only pursue degrees for high-demand jobs, but to stay and work in Washington state after graduation. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. SATTGAST: The Workforce Education Investment Act, adopted during the 2019 session, was funded by a tax increase on...

Sen. Hans Zeiger and Reps. Kelly Chambers and Chris Gildon, all R-Puyallup, invite 25th District residents to join them Thursday, Dec. 19, for a town hall listening session at the Dacca Barn in Fife (2820 54th Ave E). The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and adjourn at 7 p.m....

As the leaves fall and winter approaches, it’s time to look ahead to the 2020 legislative session. My fellow state lawmakers and I will be discussing several key issues that are very important to the people of the 25th District and the state. But, before I share more about the...

A press conference was held Monday at Columbia Junior High School in Fife to highlight the implementation of certain school safety provisions in House Bill 1216. The bill, which received overwhelming bipartisan support during the 2019 legislative session, is focused on making schools safer by providing resources and training surrounding...

Summer is winding down, which means we’re getting closer to the Legislature reconvening for the 2020 legislative session in January. Though still a few months away, lawmakers are already beginning to prepare. Last week, legislators were back in Olympia for one of two Committee Assembly periods to take place in...

It’s been roughly a month since the Legislature ended the 2019 legislative session. If you’re still trying to unpack everything that happened over the course of the 105-day session, read this analysis. Since adjourning, dozens of bills have been signed into law. Additionally, provisions of some bills met the governor’s...

The 2019 legislative session adjourned at midnight on Sunday, April 28. I’ve provided some highlights of the session below but before that, I want to thank everyone who took time out of their busy lives to engage with me throughout these past few months. Your phone calls, emails, letters, and...

On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature approved the 2019-21 capital budget. The $4.9 billion budget funds public works projects statewide, as well as other long-term investments. Washington’s 25th Legislative District will receive nearly $25 million in local project funding. Some of these investments include: A total of $8.8 million for...

Rep. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, discusses what he sees as a troubling trend in the state Legislature where the policies enacted either don’t address the underlying problem with a particular issue, or actually make the problem worse. He provides a few examples and his efforts to buck this trend in the...