Senate capital budget makes major investments in mental-health, housing, and education More resources for community projects around the state. The Washington State Senate released a bipartisan capital budget plan of over $5 billion that includes significant funding for key legislative priorities in mental health, education, housing, parks and water projects around the state. With significant priority placed on addressing the state’s... Read More...

Senate recognizes Civil Air Patrol for its ‘unwavering dedication to our citizens’ Last week the men and women of the Washington wing of the Civil Air Patrol were front and center as the Washington State Senate welcomed CAP cadets, leaders and supporters for the reading of a resolution in honor of the organization. Sen. Jim Honeyford, a Sunnyside Republican who is a... Read More...

Honeyford presides over Senate during first full day of voting OLYMPIA… Sen. Jim Honeyford made his initial appearance Monday evening as presiding officer of the state Senate since his election earlier this year as Senate vice president pro tempore. “It was an honor to help conduct the people’s business from a new vantage point – the front of the Senate... Read More...

Senate unanimously selects Honeyford to serve as vice president pro tempore The state Senate today chose Sen. Jim Honeyford as its vice president pro tempore, making him one of just three lawmakers formally selected to preside in the Senate’s chambers at the Capitol. “I’m pleased my colleagues have entrusted this important leadership role to me,” said Honeyford, R-Sunnyside. “When called upon... Read More...