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Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
Washington Delegation Honors Schulz
On Monday, members of the Washington Congressional Delegation congratulated Washington State University President Dr. Kirk Schulz on his retirement with a written statement in the Congressional Record.   On the floor of the House, Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse read the following for the Congressional Record:   "Mister Speaker, I rise today, alongside my colleagues from Washington state, R
Newhouse Stresses Importance Of H2-A Reforms
Newhouse Stresses Importance Of H2-A Reforms
Newhouse Stresses Importance Of H2-A Reforms
On Wednesday, central Washington’s Dan Newhouse was one of several lawmakers that spoke during a press conference put on the by American Business Immigration Coalition.  The event stressed the importance of “common-sense” reforms to the H-2A program as well as the importance of a strong agriculture workforce.  Newhouse said without imm...
Legislation Aimed At Preserving Snake River Dams Announced
Legislation Aimed At Preserving Snake River Dams Announced
Legislation Aimed At Preserving Snake River Dams Announced
On Wednesday, Lawmakers from across the Northwest, including central Washington’s Dan Newhouse, eastern Washington’s Michael Baumgartner, eastern Oregon’s Cliff Bentz, and northern Idaho’s Russ Fulcher introduced legislation aimed at protecting the Lower Snake River dams.  The three bills include:   ...
Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”
Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”
Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”
By a 72-28 vote Thursday, Brooke Rollins was confirmed as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture.  House Ag Committee Member, Central Washington Representative Dan Newhouse said he was excited when the vote became official.   “I'm delighted that a farm girl from Texas who knows something about agriculture is going to be at the helm of the USDA at a time when agriculture is facing a lot of challenges,&q
Boehnke: We Need To Support The NW Energy Security Act
Boehnke: We Need To Support The NW Energy Security Act
Boehnke: We Need To Support The NW Energy Security Act
A Washington state senator is pushing to keep the four lower Snake River dams intact.  Senator Matt Boehnke said the dams are vital for agriculture, the economy and energy security.   "And really, at the end of the day, it keeps costs low in our environment that we're seeing the budget crisis in the state, we're having cost issues throughout. We want the ...
Newhouse: DC Can Do A Lot To Help NW Farmers
Newhouse: DC Can Do A Lot To Help NW Farmers
Newhouse: DC Can Do A Lot To Help NW Farmers
Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse says now is a challenging time in farm country.  He said there are many things Washington D.C. can do to help growers and producers in this corner of the country.  Newhouse, a member of the House Ag Committee, said the farming industry is in desperate need of ag labor reform.   “And though the ...
Legislation To Protect Snake River Dams Introduced
Legislation To Protect Snake River Dams Introduced
Legislation To Protect Snake River Dams Introduced
On Wednesday, Idaho Senator Jim Risch and Central Washington Representative Dan Newhouse introduced the Northwest Security Act.  The legislation would o require the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army C...
Newhouse Anticipates New Trade Opportunities Under Trump
Newhouse Anticipates New Trade Opportunities Under Trump
Newhouse Anticipates New Trade Opportunities Under Trump
It’s been over four years since the United States has entered into a free trade agreement.  Many in the Ag community will say that is one of the many pressures making farming more challenging these days.  House Ag Committee member Dan Newhouse said the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative h...
Newhouse Encouraged About Trump 2.0
Newhouse Encouraged About Trump 2.0
Newhouse Encouraged About Trump 2.0
Once again, efforts are underway to remove the Snake River dams.  Officials in the state of Washington as well as the Federal level say the dams must be removed to help salmon migration numbers as well as the overall environment.  Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse said over the past four years of the Biden Administration, the dams have been in the crosshairs, despite the many benefits they bring t

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