July 07, 2026

Senate Republicans demand special session to address gas prices

Citing the extreme financial pain being felt at the pump, State Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is leading a formal legislative push for the governor to convene a special session of the Legislature to address Washington’s unaffordable fuel prices. “We cannot afford to wait until the next regular legislative session...
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June 24, 2026

Warnick calls on Ferguson to provide relief as fuel taxes set to rise July 1

State Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, today said it is urgent for Gov. Bob Ferguson and the legislative Democrat majority to take action that drops Washington’s inflated gas and diesel prices closer to the national average. Warnick, chair of Washington’s Senate Republicans, issued her call for relief today, seven days...
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June 10, 2026

Statement from Senator Judy Warnick on the grand opening of Twelve’s AirPlant One in Moses Lake

Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, released the following statement today regarding the grand opening of Twelve’s new commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel facility, AirPlant One: “This is a monumental day not just for Moses Lake but also for the future of sustainable technology across the nation. I am absolutely thrilled to...
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June 04, 2026

Local voices, not courts, should lead the way on WA redistricting

A messy redistricting battle is breaking out all across the country. In states like Mississippi, Virginia and Missouri, political maps are trapped in an endless loop of court fights and mid-cycle changes. Political parties are treating voting boundaries like a game of tug-of-war. They adjust the lines constantly to guarantee...
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June 02, 2026

As summer heat looms, Warnick pushes for wildfire insurance transparency and central Washington water security

With the start of summer at hand, state Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is encouraging state leaders to address seasonal water insecurity and the lack of transparency surrounding how rural wildfire insurance is rated. As central Washington communities brace for the hot, dry months ahead, they face heavy demands on...
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May 01, 2026

Washington doesn’t do enough to protect kids

Click here to read in the Seattle Times.  Washingtonians hope every child in our state has the happy, carefree childhood they deserve. But as a lawmaker who has spent two decades in Olympia, I know that hope doesn’t prevent tragedy. Results do. This month, a sobering reality shattered any sense...
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March 24, 2026

Warnick bill to secure infrastructure funding for Port of Moses Lake signed by governor

Sen. Judy Warnick’s legislation to help the Port of Moses Lake with major infrastructure improvements was signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson during a ceremony in Yakima on March 20. Her bill ensures the port remains eligible for federal funding to finish critical rail and power upgrades. The law created by...
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March 11, 2026

Warnick announces retirement from State Senate following two decades of public service

Sen. Judy Warnick announced today that she will not seek re-election to the Washington State Senate at the conclusion of her current term. A steadfast advocate for rural Washington and a respected leader in the Legislature, Warnick will continue to serve the 13th Legislative District until her term officially concludes...
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February 26, 2026

Deadlines and Budget Battles

The 2026 legislative session is moving at a breakneck pace. Yesterday, February 25, marked a major milestone: the cutoff for policy bills to pass out of committee in the opposite house. We are now in the final stretch. …This week, budget proposals were released, and I am deeply concerned by the...
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