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Public hearing scheduled for Jan. 21 for legislation to promote equity in siting for alternative energy facilities

A public hearing has been scheduled for Friday, Jan. 21 at 10:00 a.m. in the House Environment and Energy Committee on House Bill 1871. Rep. Mark Klicker introduced the bill this week after seeing...

Jan. 13, 2022

Rep. Klicker introduces bill for equity in siting for alternative energy facilities

Rep. Mark Klicker has introduced a bill that would help create equity between Washington counties producing clean energy and the counties consuming that energy. As Washington state continues to press for...

Jan. 12, 2022

Reps. Skyler Rude and Mark Klicker issue statement on governor’s vaccination mandate

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday that most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of a COVID-19...

Aug. 12, 2021

Rep. Klicker amendment to controversial carbon fuel standard bill would have expanded credits to barging industry

For the third straight year, the majority party has passed a controversial low-carbon fuel standard bill out of the Washington State House of Representatives. House Bill 1091, which passed off the...

Feb. 27, 2021

Republicans speak out in Environment and Energy Committee against bill that would accelerate removal of natural gas usage, kill jobs in Washington state

All five Republicans who serve on the House Environment and Energy Committee spoke out today against a bill that would kill jobs in Washington and could wipe out an entire industry....

Feb. 9, 2021

Rep. Klicker takes oath of office, sworn in as 16th District state representative

Republican Mark Klicker was officially sworn into office as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives, Friday, to serve the 16th Legislative District. Klicker was elected in November and...

Jan. 11, 2021