Day 30 Update 2 - Well we're still here. After a flurry of activity this morning ... passage of 5 bills before lunch ... we're finally back at work debating bill #6 for the day.
It often goes unnoticed, not reported or otherwise outside of the public's eye, but I want everyone to know how hard the House Republican Caucus worked this year. When the other three caucuses were willing to negotiate their various interests away, it was my Caucus that held the line. We stayed united throughout the process, which gave our negotiators the power they needed to negotiate in the best interest of the people of Washington. When none of the other three Caucuses wanted to release a proposed budget to the public, it was my Caucus that proposed a budget that prioritized spending to K-12 education, public health and public safety and didn't rely on onetime funding or budget gimmics to balance. I can't express how proud I am of these folks or how honored I am to be a small part of this team.
We've been on the House Floor almost 22 out of the last 31 hours and we're all getting tired. Never fear, we will fight until the very end.
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