January 10, 2023

On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show defending the 2nd Amendment

Governor Jay Inslee’s rhetoric on guns isn’t sitting well with some Republican state Senators. In his State of the State speech, Inslee said “One of the most meaningful measures we can take is requiring that people have safety training before they purchase a gun.” Senator Keith Wagoner supports training but...
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March 26, 2022

Democrat policies have created an open season on our law enforcement officers

Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, issued the following statement after Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha was killed today in the line of duty. “The policies enacted by Democrats in Olympia over the last two legislative sessions have created an open season on law enforcement in our state. Today’s shooting is just...
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March 15, 2022

Legislative video update

I invite you to watch my latest legislative video! In this short video, I share information regarding major issues the legislature did and didn’t address during the 2022 session. 
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February 25, 2022

Legislative video update

I invite you to watch my latest legislative video! In this short video, I share information regarding this year’s supplemental operating budget and possible improvements to the police reform bills passed last year. 
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February 08, 2022

Legislation can improve elections, build confidence

SPECIAL TO THE EVERETT HERALD By Keith Wagoner Unfortunately, the topic of elections is a “trigger” to both ends of the political spectrum. This hampers meaningful communication on how best to preserve and improve our voting system. I believe there is plenty of room in the middle for constructive, incremental...
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February 04, 2022

Latest on salmon recovery and addressing the governor’s emergency powers

Dear Neighbor, Things continue to be very different in this remote session. I especially miss being able to welcome you into my office but am happy to have met many new Zoom friends. It has been great to connect and talk about issues that matter to you and our communities This week...
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January 22, 2022

Governor’s salmon recovery plan conflicts with Growth Management Act

Dear Neighbor, It has been a whirlwind start to this year’s short legislative session and an extremely busy week. I want to jump right in and update you on several issues I’ve been working on this week. Governor’s salmon recovery plan conflicts with Growth Management Act Salmon recovery has been an...
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January 19, 2022

Skagit legislators call out hypocrisy on salmon recovery proposal

Ensuring the robust recovery of salmon has become a daunting and politicized task. The latest policy proposal championed by the Office of the Governor is facing sharp criticisms from Skagit County-area lawmakers who view it as an unconstitutional taking of private property that will do nothing to aid the salmon...
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January 15, 2022

2022 Legislative session priorities: return balance in Olympia, restore public safety

Dear Neighbor, As we begin a new legislative session, I wanted to thank you for the honor of representing our district in the Washington State Senate. This has continued to be an extremely difficult year for all of us and I am honored to be your voice in Olympia to...
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