Ron Muzzall

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As a farmer myself, I know what it takes to keep the land productive and to pass it down to the next generation. That’s why I can’t stay silent when outside interests try to take our farmland out of production. Diking and Drainage districts in the...

Let me paint you a picture. Imagine you’ve opened the only restaurant in your small town. It’s not easy. Finding help is tough, margins are tight, but with a lot of heart and hard work, you make it work. Folks love the place, and you’re proud to serve your community....

Concerns raised at a recent Senate health-care committee meeting about the loss of health-care coverage through Washington’s Apple Health program and other state-run plans have been known for years and are unrelated to the recent congressional passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, according to the Republican leader on...

Neighbors, I’ve been hearing from many of you about the recent decision to award Washington’s hybrid-electric ferry contract to an out-of-state builder, and I understand your frustration. Let me set the record straight and share where I stand. First, let’s clarify how this decision was made. The Legislature did not...

State Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, has been recognized by the Washington Association for Community Health and the Community Health Network of Washington for his work to protect essential health care safety net programs during the 2025 legislative session. In a letter sent to Muzzall, the two organizations, which represent...

Following the announcement of major service and job cuts at Valley Medical Center, State Senator Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, issued the following statement criticizing legislative Democrats for ignoring repeated warnings about the mounting financial crisis in Washington’s health care system: “This is what happens when warnings go unheeded. For years,...

State Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, voted in support of the 2025–27 transportation budget, citing long-overdue investments in public safety,  including, for the first time ever, dedicated funding to begin addressing the growing number of suicides at Deception Pass Bridge. The final transportation budget, Senate Bill 5161, was approved by...

As a legislator, a father of three daughters, and now a grandfather, I’ve always believed that how we support mothers and babies says a lot about who we are as a state. It’s why I’ve worked across the aisle to improve maternal health care and ensure new moms have the...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Our work in Olympia is nearing an end, with the 2025 session expected to adjourn this Sunday, April 27. If you’ve been receiving my updates, you know that our state has been vigorously debating critical policies and spending decisions, and there is a lot to unpack....