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The Legislature adjourned the 2018 session just after 10 p.m. Thursday. This felt like a whirlwind session with meeting constituents, sponsoring and voting on bills, and working within leadership.  We started...

March 15, 2018

House Republicans advocate for solutions that will provide real relief from high car-tab fees as a result of Sound Transit 3.

Jan. 24, 2018

Rep. Joyce McDonald, R-Puyallup, gives a recap of the 2017 legislative session, including highlights of the Hirst Decision, K-12 policy, transportation funding and Sound Transit 3.

Oct. 4, 2017

Rep. Joyce McDonald, R-Puyallup, gives an update on the 2017-19 operating budget and the McCleary fix to fully fund K-12 education.

June 30, 2017

Rep. Joyce McDonald, R-Puyallup, gives a legislative update on the status of budget negotiations and the recent events at The Evergreen State College.

June 9, 2017

Rep. Joyce McDonald, R-Puyallup, gives an update on the six ST3 amendments that were rejected by House Democrats.

April 14, 2017

Rep. Joyce McDonald, R-Puyallup, discusses all-day floor action, important bills that passed the House, and gives an update on legislation proposed to reduce the impacts of the Sound Transit 3 (ST3)...

March 20, 2017

In this legislative video update, Rep. Joyce McDonald, R-Puyallup, discusses a state income-tax debate happening in the state House as well as the Legislature's obligation to fully fund K-12 education.

Feb. 22, 2017