Ron Muzzall

After a news conference by stakeholders and lawmakers earlier today, Sen. Ron Muzzall is echoing concerns about proposals moving through the Legislature that would eliminate or expand caps on property tax growth. He warns it could increase housing costs and affect vulnerable populations across the state Senate Bill 5798 received...

Friends, In Olympia, it seems that basic math has become an elusive skill. If you’ve been following recent budget discussions, you’ve likely heard dire warnings of a looming $15 billion deficit. The media dutifully echoes this figure, and my colleagues across the aisle insist the sky is falling. But here’s...

Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-10th Legislative District, issued the following statement today following the Senate’s passage of the Democratic budget proposal: “Today’s passage of the Senate Democratic budget is a profoundly disappointing moment for Washington. This budget represents a missed opportunity to restructure state spending and make our government more efficient...

Friends, The Senate majority has unveiled a nearly $20 billion tax plan that is nothing short of fantastic, as Merriam-Webster defines it – so extreme as to challenge belief. Their proposal relies on unstable revenue sources, imposes new business taxes, and hikes property taxes—all while offering a distant and uncertain sales...

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...