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On Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed a measure to keep drunk drivers off the road by preventing them from accessing their cars shortly after they have been...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, talks about the negative impact the low-carbon fuel standard will have on jobs, labor and industry in Whatcom County and rural areas.
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...
Legislative Note from Rep. Luanne Van Werven – Hirst, capital budget, carbon tax and a new committee
We are in the second week of the 2018 legislative session. The short, 60-day session is always fast and furious as it feels like we are trying to pack so much into a...
Legislative Note from Rep. Luanne Van Werven – McCleary update, Blaine transportation project vetoed
Well, the Legislature started its second 30-day special session on Tuesday, May 23. It is frustrating special sessions have become normal operations in Olympia. However, I am encouraged that the K-12 education negotiators are making progress...
Forty-second District Reps. Vincent Buys and Luanne Van Werven issued the following joint statement today after Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a section of the transportation budget that would have provided funding...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven's discusses her committee assignments and the governor's proposed budget in her video.
Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, will take on a new role on the House Higher Education Committee when the Legislature convenes on Jan. 9. Van Werven has been named the assistant ranking...