The King County Board of Health has found itself in some awfully hot water lately. Yesterday, the Board of Health held a hearing on a proposed regulation that aimed at limiting the positive impact of crisis pregnancy centers. In addition, the larger organization associated with this board, the Department of Public Health – Seattle and […]
CONTINUE READINGThe King County Board of Health is attempting to regulate crisis pregnancy centers and prevent them from having a positive impact. These centers serve pregnant women by offering services such as pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling, and more. Due to accusations from NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and Planned Parenthood, the King County Board of Health is trying […]
CONTINUE READINGThe King County Board of Health is made up of three health professionals and eight elected officials who all serve one to three year terms. Earlier this year, the board unanimously voted to endorse safe injection sites and the group has strongly pushed for them to be implemented. In addition, the King County Board of […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Fourth of July is right around the corner. On Tuesday, July 4th, be sure to wear your red, white and blue or a tshirt from your favorite candidate to show your American spirit. Additionally, candidates in your districts are always looking for friends to march in parades and work booths to support their campaigns. […]
CONTINUE READINGThis November, those who call King County home will be voting in a number of different elections. There are many local races for city council positions, city mayors and more. However, there are three special elections for legislative seats that are in King County and these three particular elections will have a very significant impact […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this month, the Seattle City Council voted to approve a new tax on soda in the city. This plan is a tax of 1.75 cents per ounce on distributors of drinks such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, sports drinks, and other sugary drinks. Seattle officials promoted this tax as a way of making the city healthier. […]
CONTINUE READINGIn Washington state, it is very clear that an income tax is not legal, nor has it ever been supported by Washington state voters. The idea of an income tax in a variety of forms has been struck down by the Washington State Supreme Court, the Washington State Legislature, and the voters in this state […]
CONTINUE READINGPresident Trump recently announced the United States of America will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, while new efforts to renegotiate the deal are on the horizon. In December 2015, an international deal was struck that was filled with symbolic goals related to limiting greenhouse gas emissions. When President Obama entered this deal, he failed […]
CONTINUE READINGMonday, May 29th marks Memorial Day, a day in which we remember and honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. This Memorial Day, take some time to reflect on what this holiday really means. Countless men and women have sacrificed their lives to keep this country safe and […]
CONTINUE READINGThe King County Republican Party is wrapping up a series that showcases a number of President Donald Trump’s successes from his first 100 days in office (to read the three previous posts of the series, click here). Here are another five early achievements from President Trump and his administration: On March 28th, President Trump signed […]
CONTINUE READINGThe King County Republican Party is continuing a series that highlights a number of President Donald Trump’s successes from his first 100 days in office (to read the first two posts of the series, click here). Here are another five early achievements from President Trump and his administration: According to a White House memo, on […]
CONTINUE READINGThis week, the King County Republican Party continues a series that brings light to a number of President Donald Trump’s successes from his first 100 days in office (for the first post in the series, click here). The beginning of a new President’s first term is usually watched very closely and a lot of pressure is […]
CONTINUE READINGPresident Donald Trump has been hard at work in the West Wing of the White House throughout the beginning of his first term. Saturday April 29th will mark his 100th day in office, a milestone that is often used to analyze the success of the President at the beginning of their first term. Ultimately, President […]
CONTINUE READINGRepublicans in the Washington State House of Representatives from King County have been working hard down in Olympia this year. This Sunday marks the official ending of the 105-day regular session. However, there is still a large amount of work to be done in a special session that starts on Monday, primarily on the finishing […]
CONTINUE READINGJust last week, the boring machine named “Bertha” finally broke through at the end of what will become a new tunnel for Highway 99. Bertha was used to create a tunnel for vehicles that will eventually replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct that goes through Downtown Seattle right next to the waterfront. Growing fears of a […]
CONTINUE READINGKing County Executive Dow Constantine is advocating for yet another tax increase. This time, he is proposing an increase in the sales tax to pay for arts, science, and culture programs in the county. Executive Constantine’s goal is to get this proposal on the ballot in August. The proposed .1 percent increase in the sales […]
CONTINUE READINGKing County Executive Dow Constantine is out of touch with his constituents. Executive Constantine is not leading in the interest of the people that he represents. There are a number of ways that Executive Constantine has demonstrated his lack of understanding of the issues in King County: his blind support of all things Sound Transit […]
CONTINUE READINGHeroin use around the country has always been a very serious problem. Over the last decade or so, the heroin epidemic has been worsening extremely quickly. According to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the number of deaths from heroin has grown exponentially since 2010. What have Democratic leaders in King County suggested […]
CONTINUE READINGLaw enforcement officers work extremely hard to protect the people in the area in which they serve. However, these men and women are often the victims of threats, assault, or even murder because of their profession. These officers are fighting to protect and serve the people, yet they are the victims of crimes committed against […]
CONTINUE READINGAs Sound Transit begins to roll out new taxes to fund ST3, many voters are rightfully upset. Voters got more than they bargained for with the new car-tab tax increase. Earlier this week, The Seattle Times uncovered the fact the Sound Transit was using a very strange equation for determining the value of a car, […]
CONTINUE READINGState senators and representatives are fighting to ban the possibility of a state income tax in Washington once and for all. Washington voters have rejected a state income tax nine different times, most recently in 2010. In addition, in the most recent general election, citizens in Olympia rejected a local income tax. These failed efforts […]
CONTINUE READING“A progressive tax system at both the federal and state level, including taxing unearned income at the same rate as earned income, a state income tax offset by cuts in regressive taxes (e.g. sales tax), a state capital gains (income) tax, eliminating the Business and Occupation tax in favor of a flat 1% corporate income […]
CONTINUE READINGInterested in helping elect Republicans in King County on the ground level? Election Day is quickly approaching, and the KCGOP needs your help. The King County Republican Party is seeking independent, motivated and personable applicants for door to door canvassing in locations throughout King County from now through the November General Election. Paid positions are available […]
CONTINUE READINGSave the Date! King County Republican Party 2016 Liberty Dinner & Auction When? Thursday, October 27th Where? Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Look for ticket sales to open in two weeks. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of our most exciting auction to date. The KCGOP is thrilled that the highly popular auctioneer, John Curley, will be […]
CONTINUE READINGSupporters began lining up at 2am, Tuesday morning to be first in the arena for the Everett Trump Rally. Washingtonians from all over the state gathered in Everett to attend the first visit by a GOP presidential nominee since President George W. Bush. By the early afternoon, a sea of red “Make America Great Again” […]
CONTINUE READINGLast week, the Seattle Times uncovered that the political campaign Mass Transit Now, received contact information from government agency Sound Transit (ST) for over 227,000 individuals. Approximately 173,000 of those included private information from ORCA cardholders that is not deemed public information. That massive list of protected emails was then used to solicit a mass […]
CONTINUE READINGThis year’s Presidential election has been full of ups and downs. Many voters in Washington state, and around the country have expressed their frustrations about an election where there is no clear path for candidates or voters. The KCGOP wants you to know that we hear you, but we want you to take a moment […]
CONTINUE READINGThis Week at the RNC Convention Good evening my fellow Republicans! I have spent this week with the Washington State Delegation in Cleveland, Ohio, at the RNC Convention. The Convention produced an impressive lineup of speakers including Newt Gingrich, Speaker Paul Ryan, Vice Presidential Candidate Governor Mike Pence and tonight we will hear from the official Republican nominee […]
CONTINUE READINGThis past Tuesday, the FBI held a press conference discussing the findings of the lengthy investigation of Democratic candidate for President, Hillary Clinton. During the press briefing, FBI Director James Comey divulged to the public the information we have all been waiting for. Of the 30,000 emails collected by the State Department in 2014, 110 […]
CONTINUE READINGUpcoming Events Monday, July 4th– King County Parades and Festivals with candidates. Please visit www.kcgop.org/events/july4/ for a full list of parades. If you would like to walk in a parade in your district, contact the KCGOP at (425)990-0404. Tuesday, July 5th– Eastside Republican Club Picnic & Candidate Forum. Come celebrate the summer with amazing friends & hear from fantastic […]
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