Rep. Andrew Barkis' Email Updates


In just under one week, the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn the 2018 legislative session. A common theme I have expressed to you this session is the power of constituency. First...

March 2, 2018

I'd like to invite you to join me, and Rep. J.T. Wilcox, for a telephone town hall meeting from 6-7 p.m. this Thursday evening, Feb. 1. This is an opportunity for...

Jan. 30, 2018

We are back under the dome in Olympia. The 2018 legislative session began at high noon on Monday, Jan. 8. The pace is fast in this 60-day session, and we are...

Jan. 19, 2018

Can you believe we are already rounding the corner into December? Where has the time gone? I hope you had a great fall season and had the chance to get out...

Nov. 30, 2017

Can you believe it's August already? I hope you are enjoying our beautiful summer! The final gavel fell on the 2017 legislative session – after a grueling 193-days. This was the longest session...

Aug. 3, 2017

It's July! The sun is out, and it looks like another sensational Pacific Northwest summer is in store for us. I hope you and your families have the opportunity to get...

July 13, 2017

We have reached the end of our 105-day regular session. Sine Die is literally around the corner. However, there is more work to be done. Budget negotiations are still ongoing and will keep...

April 20, 2017

We have reached the halfway mark of this 105-day session! We have spent the last couple of weeks voting on the House floor. Here are some highlights of the recent floor...

March 10, 2017

We are heading into the halfway mark of this 105-day session! We have reached both policy and fiscal cutoff deadlines and will now spend a good portion of our time voting...

Feb. 24, 2017

We are heading into Week 5 of the 2017 legislative session. You know the pace is picking up when we have seen our first round of bills come to the House...

Feb. 6, 2017