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Agriculture & Water


First, the really good news: We have a Hirst fix AND a capital budget! Negotiations on a solution to the Hirst water decision came together with an agreement late last Wednesday...

Jan. 23, 2018

I share the frustrations of many that the Legislature adjourned July 20 after a record 193 days in session without passing a capital construction budget. This $4 billion budget funds statewide infrastructure...

Aug. 7, 2017

We entered the 2017 legislative session on Jan. 9 with high hopes to make great accomplishments for the people of the state of Washington. I outlined my priorities in an email update...

Aug. 1, 2017

After 105 days in a regular session that began in January and three 30-day special sessions, the last one concluding this Thursday, July 20, is the finish line in view for the...

July 18, 2017

Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, talks with Lars Larson on KXL, Portland, about her disappointment that Oregon has voted to permanently allow gill net salmon fishing on the lower Columbia River, which...

Jan. 27, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 21, 2013 CONTACT: Ashley Wilson, Public Information Officer – (360) 786-7761 Rep. Liz Pike – (360) 786-7812 Dept. of Ecology agrees to Pike storm water pilot program...

Feb. 22, 2013

Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas,has introduced three pieces of legislation to address storm water permitting and create equal environmental protection at a reduced regulatory cost. The legislation triad was developed after Pike...

Jan. 25, 2013