Chris Gildon

Rep. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, 25th District, talks about his bipartisan work to make daycare more affordable, by reducing the regulations childcare providers must pass in order to operate.

Rep. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, 25th District talks about his legislation that would hold pharmacy benefit managers accountable and ultimately help reduce the cost of prescription drugs.

The 2020 legislative session is barely two weeks old, and Olympia is already in full swing with over 1,000 new bills being introduced. I’ve personally filed a number of bills that deal with affordability, accountability, and transparency, and I’m looking forward to working on bipartisan solutions that address the root...

The 2020 legislative session is underway and there’s a lot to talk about. Rep. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, discusses the new Speaker of the House, his higher education bills, $30 car-tabs, title-only bills, and making Washington more safe, more affordable, and more accountable.

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...