Rep. Andrew Barkis’ bill to enhance recreational opportunities for the disabled gains House approval
Legislation recognizing certain challenges and creating opportunities for disabled persons who want to participate in wildlife-related recreation gained approval by vote of 97-0, in the state House of Representatives on Thursday....
Alexandra Bunn, a student from Evergreen Christian School, had the opportunity to spend time on the Capitol campus recently to serve as a page in the state House of Representatives. She...
The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) recently awarded Rep. Andrew Barkis as one of their “city champions.” He was one of eight legislators acknowledged for championing city issues during the 2017...
The equation is quite simple: economic growth + increased revenue = no new or raised taxes. If it is that simple, why on earth are we even talking about raising taxes...
Second District Reps. Andrew Barkis and J.T. Wilcox will be hosting a telephone town hall this Thursday, Feb. 1 from 6-7 p.m. The lawmakers will take questions on a wide range of legislative issues...
Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, talks with KELA about his role as ranking Republican on the Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee; the impact of recently passed legislation addressing well water...
House Republicans advocate for solutions that will provide real relief from high car-tab fees as a result of Sound Transit 3.
Affordable housing, important bills, and thanking law enforcement on deck in this “Barkis Breakdown”
Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, brings you another edition of the “Barkis Breakdown” from under the dome in Olympia. Up on deck this edition: affordable housing, Barkis bills of importance, and a...
Reps. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, and Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, discuss the idea of rural solidarity among legislators outside urban districts and whether a solution to the Hirst water rights issue might be...
House Republican leadership recently selected Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, to serve as the ranking Republican on the House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee. The official swearing-in ceremony held today...
