July 05, 2023

Gildon seeks Legislature’s support in turning back nation’s highest gas prices

Senator urges fixes to cap and trade, asks lawmakers to sign letter to Ecology Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, is seeking the Legislature’s support in an effort to mitigate damage being done by Washington’s highest-in-the-nation gas prices. It won’t take much. He says it can be done with simple rule changes...
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July 01, 2023

Read our 25th Legislative District newsletter

I joined my 25th District seatmates, Kelly Chambers and Cyndy Jacobsen, in this report about the 2023 legislative session. If you missed it in the mail, you can read it here.
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June 22, 2023

Join us for a town hall meeting Tuesday evening

25th District lawmakers to hold meeting June 27 at Puyallup fairgrounds Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers June 22, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to invite you to a town hall meeting I will be...
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May 09, 2023

Gildon bill expanding substance abuse treatment for ex-prisoners is signed by governor

 25th District senator takes interest in criminal rehabilitation – also launches study of prison rehabilitation programs A bill from Sen. Chris Gildon requiring substance abuse evaluation and treatment for Washington prison inmates nearing release was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5502 reflects Gildon’s interest in...
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May 01, 2023

Legislature makes progress in 2023, but big concerns remain on crime and drugs

Fizzle on drug bill could force Legislature to return for special session Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers May 1, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Our 2023 legislative session ended April 23 after 105 days in Olympia....
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April 18, 2023

Saving the biggest debates for last

Drugs, cops and taxes are the top issues in the final week of the 2023 legislative session Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers April 18, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. On the Senate floor. Dear friends and neighbors, We are in...
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April 12, 2023

A rifle ban that misses the mark

 To address violence in our society, we must consider root causes Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers April 12, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. To see video, click here.   Dear friends and neighbors, One of the most controversial bills of...
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April 04, 2023

So far, so good for Pipeline Trail, other local projects

House and Senate capital budget proposals would fund Pipeline Trail, Remembrance Gallery, New Beginnings Homes, other public works Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers April 4, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here.  Pierce County’s Pipeline Trail is among the projects launched by...
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March 23, 2023

Republican budget leaders encouraged by ‘inclusive’ Senate operating-budget proposal

OLYMPIA… Key Senate Republicans say there is much to appreciate about the 2023-25 operating-budget proposed by the state Senate majority today, starting with a lack of new taxes and a much lower spending increase than in recent years – and how it responds to Republican concerns, especially regarding K-12 education....
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