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Rep. Luanne Van Werven discusses Senate Bill 5579, relating to the volatility of Bakken crude oil received in Washington state by rail. Van Werven points out the legislation will not keep...
Rep. Van Werven talks about the House Democrats operating budget proposal that has passed the House. She also discusses the taxes being proposed to provide additional revenue for the spending plan,...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven discusses some of the more high profile bills still moving in the 2019 legislative session.
Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, talks about the 42nd District, how she got started in politics and her role as the lead Republican on higher education issues.
Rep. Van Werven discusses the number of bills introduced in the first six weeks of session. She also talks about where we are at in the legislative process and bills she...
The 2019 legislative session is underway. In this video update Rep. Van Werven discusses her committee assignments, including being named the lead Republican on the House College and Workforce Development Committee....
Rep. Van Werven identifies and discusses tools to keep our schools safe, such as: enforcing existing gun laws, strengthening back ground checks, providing accessible resource officers, mental health professionals and counselors,...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven talks about the impacts of the tax legislation before the Legislature this session. She also introduces Page Madeline Swaney.
Rep. Van Werven discusses the Hirst fix, capital budget and what it means for Whatcom County. She also discusses other legislation she is working on and her Rules Committee appointment.
Rep. Van Werven provides an end-of-session update on budget negotiations, McCleary education funding, the Hirst decision and she gives an overview of some important projects for Whatcom County.
