The last couple of weeks we have spent long days debating and voting on bills on the “virtual” House floor. While most bills pass with strong, bipartisan support and little controversy,...
The 2021 legislative session has not been easy. Holding committee hearings, floor debate and even constituent meetings has had its challenges. While lawmakers are making the best of the situation, the...
Last week, the governor was asked at his press conference if he would consider making changes to his “Roadmap to Recovery” plan. He said “no.” Within 24 hours, he held another...
On Monday, the Legislature convened its 2021 “remote” legislative session. I shared the House plan for the session with you in my last email update. Click here in case you missed it. Legislators...
Since May, legislators have been under election-year restrictions, limiting how we can communicate with our constituency. However, with the certification of the election the restrictions have been lifted and our lines...
I hope this email update finds you well and safe. This remains a difficult time for many, as businesses, schools, colleges and churches remain closed. As the governor's “Stay Home, Stay...
Since the Legislature adjourned on March 12, the news has been dominated by COVID-19 (coronavirus). While we are not in session, I still represent you year-round. We are hearing from many...
The Legislature adjourned the 60-day short session Sine Die on Thursday, March 12. We were able to appropriate some money to assist with the coronavirus crisis before we adjourned. In this...
A reminder, this Thursday, Feb. 27, Rep. Mike Steele and I will be hosting a telephone town hall. During the event, we will provide an update on the 2020 legislative session...
Rep. Goehner’s legislative update: Another tax increase, survey results and telephone town hall info
We are over halfway through the 2020 legislative session. We have passed our policy and fiscal committee cutoff dates – meaning House bills not making it out of their respective committees...
