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House Republican Transportation Leader Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, says “all is not well” at the Washington State Department of Transportation after 462 workers were fired or forced to leave their jobs...
House Republican Transportation Leader Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, tells KXL Radio's Lars Larson the loss of state employees due to the vaccine mandate could affect whether highways get plowed this winter,...
Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee, tells Robb Francis and Greg Neft on KONA Radio that recent firings of transportation workers due to the COVID mandate...
Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, joins Jason Mattera on KIRO Radio to discuss potential impacts of state worker shortages after nearly 1,800 employees left or were fired over Gov. Inslee's COVID-19 mandate....
Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee, joins talk host Ari Hoffman on KVI to discuss the staff shortage aboard Washington State Ferries. Wash. House Republicans ·...
Speaking on KELA Radio's “Let's Talk About It” program with host Peter Abbarno, Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, says new low carbon fuel standard legislation, along with climate change policies, and a...
Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, joins KVI Radio to discuss transportation bills, the budget, and government spending. The 2nd District lawmaker also talks about proposed taxes, the revenue forecast, and what kind...
Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, joins KELA Radio to discuss working on legislation to assist the homeless population re-integrate back into society, supporting those struggling with addiction without creating a dependence, and...
The state House approved a COVID-relief bill Monday night, with most Republicans reluctantly voting no, saying it doesn't go far enough to provide real relief to struggling businesses and families. John...
Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, shares his concerns about new gas and carbon taxes proposed by democrats on KTTH's the Jason Rantz show. The 2nd District lawmaker explains how the new taxes...