Ron Muzzall

Dear Friends, Last week, the Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 5041, legislation that would allow striking workers to collect unemployment benefits. I strongly opposed this measure because it fundamentally alters the purpose of our state’s unemployment trust fund and represents a misuse of taxpayer dollars. The unemployment trust fund was...

Today, state Sen. Ron Muzzall joined calls for the in-state construction of more ferries to meet the needs of Washingtonians and tourists visiting the region. Muzzall was responding to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s announcement that the electric-power conversion of two state ferries will be delayed until after Seattle hosts the World...

Two bills sponsored by Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, to improve health care access and quality in Washington have passed the state Senate with unanimous bipartisan support. Senate Bill 5124 and Senate Bill 5672 aim to address critical gaps in the state’s health care system, ensuring residents receive timely, high-quality...

The Washington State Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed Senate Bill 5079, introduced by Sen. Ron Muzzall, to alleviate the financial strain on older adults and individuals with disabilities caused by unintentional overpayments from the Department of Social and Health Services. “This legislation is about fairness and compassion,” Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor...

Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor and Rep. Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor invite residents of the 10th Legislative District to attend a joint, bipartisan in-person town hall meeting on Saturday, March 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Library, located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor, WA...

The state Senate has given its near-unanimous approval to legislation sponsored by Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor. Senate Bill 5238 enhances penalties for reckless driving involving excessive speed. The bipartisan legislation seeks to improve road safety by imposing stricter consequences on drivers who significantly exceed posted speed limits. Under the...

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we dive deeper into the 2025 legislative session, the challenges of crafting a responsible state budget are front and center. Balancing the needs of our growing population with fiscal responsibility requires tough decisions and a focus on long-term sustainability. Right now, we’re in the...

Washington’s agricultural industry is facing significant challenges. While food prices are at record highs, that isn’t translating into better outcomes for farms of all sizes in our state. Listen to my recent interview about why Washington is losing so many farms – 14 a week over the last five years....

In a ceremony today, Governor Inslee signed a slate of bills to become law including legislative sponsored by state Sen. Ron Muzzall. Senate Bill 5580 focuses on improving maternal support and directs the state Health Care Authority to support extended post-delivery hospital care for women struggling with substance-use disorders. “The...