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During Monday’s House Appropriations Committee, Ranking Republican, Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, took an uncompromising stand against a bill he described as state-sponsored kidnapping. Senate Bill 6184 would let youth shelters and...

March 2, 2026

House Republican Budget Leader Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, led the fight for Republicans Saturday during the more than nine-hour debate on the majority Democrats’ proposed budget. Couture and House Republicans orchestrated...

March 2, 2026

Reps. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, and April Connors, R-Kennewick, are calling for stronger oversight and accountability of nonprofit organizations that receive state funding following a whistleblower report alleging potential fraud, favoritism, and...

Oct. 29, 2025

In a united act of protest, every Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee walked out of Wednesday’s hearing following the majority party’s callous passage of Senate Bill 5393 — a...

April 23, 2025

Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after House Democrats passed their operating budget: “The budget passed by House Democrats this morning...

April 1, 2025

At this week’s media availability, Republican leaders from the House and Senate pushed back against Democrat-backed tax hikes that would raise costs on gas, property, and everyday essentials while burdening working...

March 25, 2025

Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the House Democrats operating budget proposal: “Today, House Democrats released a budget proposal that...

March 24, 2025

As week six of the 2025 legislative session approaches, we have a lot to share with you. This past week, Dan and I were featured on the Fix Washington Podcast, where...

Feb. 14, 2025

As the drug crisis continues to grip Washington state, 35th District representatives have filed legislation to help expand treatment capacity and save lives. “Washington has seen a dramatic change on the...

Feb. 10, 2025