Leonard Christian

The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Leonard Christian’s subscribers on Jan. 31, 2025. To subscribe to Sen. Christian’s e-newsletters, click here. VIDEO UPDATE: Click here for a quick update on the effort to undo the people’s initiative on parental rights, Initiative 2081. Dear Friends and Neighbors, Stay tuned this...

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Leonard Christian’s subscribers Jan. 24, 2025. To subscribe to Sen. Christian’s newsletters, click here. On Wednesday I toured Green Hill School in Chehalis with Senate Republican Leader John Braun (left) and other top policymakers in the field of juvenile rehabilitation. A policy...

Sen. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley (right) and Senate Republican Leader John Braun were among policymakers this week who toured Green Hill School in Chehalis, a focal point for concerns about juvenile rehabilitation. OLYMPIA – Crowded conditions at Washington’s juvenile rehabilitation facilities demonstrate the failure of a policy designed to keep...

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Leonard Christian’s subscribers Jan. 20, 2025. To subscribe to Sen. Christian’s e-newsletters, click here. Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Washington Legislature kicked off its 2025 session last week with pomp, ceremony, and inauguration of new members. Thanks to your support in last...

OLYMPIA – Retired Air Force veteran Leonard Christian was sworn into office in the state Senate Monday as Washington lawmakers returned to the state Capitol for their 2025 legislative session. Christian, who previously served in the House, won a contested race last November for the Senate seat vacated by Republican...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Due to election year activity (EYA) restrictions that begin on Monday, this will be my last email update to you until after the November election results are certified. Over the interim, I will continue working on legislation that prioritizes public safety, reduces unnecessary government regulations on...

What happened in the 2024 Legislature? Click here to read the 2024 session report from your 4th District House members.   Rep. Suzanne Schmidt and I recently mailed out our 2024 legislative report for the 4th District. This year was unique. We were able to achieve major victories by restoring...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Saturday, April 20th is the physical deadline for those impacted by the Grey and Oregon wildfires to fill out U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan paperwork to ensure they qualify for all Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) benefits. Those registered with FEMA who have questions or...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2024 legislative session adjourned Thursday, sine die, on the constitutional deadline. Unlike in recent years, we scored several victories for common sense thanks to the hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians who signed the citizen-backed initiatives. Three down, three to go Initiative 2113, restoring police pursuit; Initiative...