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Below are the most recent opinion piece articles by Lewis County Republicans.
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Why Should You Vote Republican in 2022?
A friend asked me for a paragraph to help her talk a friend into voting for Tiffany Smiley for Congress. It occurred to me that the same information is why everyone should vote Republican this year, even if they have voted Democrat all their lives. We live in a world...
Write in Brad Klippert on your ballot!
We had the unfortunate situation this year to have too many Republicans running in the Secretary of State race. Because of the jungle primary, we ended up with no Republican in the race in November. There is a person claiming to be independent, but she is anything...
Redistricting Meeting on Monday, June 14th at 7:00 pm
Please consider signing up to speak at the Redistricting Commission’s meeting this Monday evening for the 3rd Congressional District (Southwest WA). Every 10 years, after the Census is taken, there are 4 Commissioners appointed – 2 Democrat and 2 Republican....
Olympia Made Housing More Expensive & Less Available
We have had housing problems for years. Housing costs are going up and supply is going down. There are many reasons for that, but many have to do with Democrat policies enacted over the past couple decades. Policies like environmental restrictions on land use,...
Fuel for Your Car & Electricity Getting Expensive? The Bills Passed Last Session Will Make it Worse
It was a terrible week for the citizens of WA State. There were many awful bills that were passed this week, but there were a pair of them that will make it even harder for people to survive economically in this state. Fuel for vehicles and the cost of heating your...
We Have to Work Harder and Smarter
How do Republicans and conservatives in general get their message across? I think this is a conversation we must have. We are a nation that is split ideologically right about down the middle, with half supporting Democrats and half supporting Republicans. In...
Long-Term Care Payroll Tax will Begin in Jan - You must work fast to opt out There is a new government program, and you will have taxes taken out of your paycheck from 2022 until you are no longer working. You have a limited time to opt out -by November 1st - so...
How to Tell What Bills are Being Heard on the Floor
How do you know what bills will be brought up for a vote? I was asked that question yesterday, so I thought now was a good time to discuss that issue. It’s not easy – it’s complicated. Surprise!! Each bill goes through a process to get passed. I’ll name each step and...
How to Sign up to Testify in Olympia
Bills are flying through the legislative process quickly this year. A lot of BAD bills! Please consider testifying either in support of or against the bills that you care deeply about. Here is a sheet that will tell you a lot about how to be a part of the process -...
Why the Majority in the Legislature is Important!
I’m a Second Amendment supporter and this morning I saw a question posed to those of us are 2A supporters. Why are we always on defense when it comes to protecting our rights?!? (warning: long post, but if you want the important stuff, please read the last three...