Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, was recently promoted to assistant ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee. The influential, 31-member committee creates the state’s operating budget and works on budget-related bills. Besides his...
On Tuesday, day one of the first special session of the 2023 Legislature, Washington state lawmakers passed the long-awaited fix for a law on drug possession and use “If you...
Lawmakers adjourn 2023 session after passing transportation, capital and operating budgets Final budgets approved by Washington lawmakers before adjourning their 2023 legislative session keep the Belfair Bypass on track, ensure adequate...
Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, questioned the state’s plan to have the Department of Corrections (DOC) distribute mifepristone, an abortion medication. Senate Bill 5768 would direct the Department of Corrections to distribute...
Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, supported the Senate’s amended version of House Bill 1436, which would increase funding for special education students. The majority in the House voted against concurring with more...
Rep. Travis Couture, a military veteran, urges House to reject unconstitutional “assault weapon” ban
Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, a military veteran, urged the House to vote no on House Bill 1240, an unconstitutional “assault weapon” ban. The House voted 56-42 to advance the bill to...
Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, warned against scope creep within Department of Corrections and the bad public process with Senate Bill 5768 during a House Appropriations Committee meeting. Watch the full committee...
Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, appeared on KVI Radio in Seattle with Ari Hoffman to discuss the flawed approach by the majority party to reform the state’s drug possession laws after the Blake...
Today, the Mason, Kitsap, and Thurston County sheriffs voiced their support for Representatives Dan Griffey and Travis Couture’s no vote last week on a measure to partially restore the ability of...
Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, appeared on KMAS Radio in Shelton with Spencer Hughes to recap the 2023 legislative session and last-minute tax proposals from the majority party. Wash. House Republicans · Couture...
