Why Gov. Jay Inslee Needs to Resign Note: The following op-ed was distributed to media outlets throughout Washington state on Oct. 21, 2021. By Sen. Doug Ericksen [670 words] As the COVID pandemic winds down and the rest of our country returns to life as normal, Washington state has emerged as a leader in oppression. Nearly 2,000... Read More...

As thousands fired under Inslee decree, Senate Freedom Caucus calls on governor to resign Mass-termination event is last straw — senators cite failure of leadership Thousands of state employees get ax under Inslee vaccination mandate Follows nearly 600 days of autocratic decisions in ‘emergency’ that never ends Ferries on reduced schedule due to severe staffing shortage, other impacts expected Governor has ignored Legislature, shut... Read More...

Ericksen solar-incentive legislation a smashing success, legislative auditors say Program achieved goals of spurring solar installations, manufacturing, weaning industry from subsidies Ericksen bill extended state subsidies for solar, with eventual phase-out $110 million distributed to homeowners, community organizations Spurred installation of 7,337 solar systems, created 1,519 jobs OLYMPIA – Solar power incentive legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Ericksen in... Read More...

Ericksen calls for governor to suspend new payroll tax for long-term care insurance Ericksen among 23 senators urging governor to hit pause on poorly thought-out program All Washington workers face tax unless they obtain private insurance by Nov. 1 Private insurers have pulled out of Washington market Many will pay state tax but receive no benefits No way out once you’re in OLYMPIA... Read More...

Ericksen renews call for hearing on Custer derailment after two convicted in rail-sabotage case • Rail sabotage rampant in Bellingham area as left-wing activists abandon peaceful protest • Two women convicted of installing “shunt” to prevent operation of rail-crossing arms • Sabotage also suspected in Custer decoupling, derailment OLYMPIA – Sen. Doug Ericksen is renewing his call for legislative hearings into possible sabotage in... Read More...

Ericksen calls on Kreidler to apologize or resign in wake of ‘hate speech’ statement OLYMPIA…Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, today called for Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to issue an apology to Republicans or resign as insurance commissioner after issuing a statement equating Texas Republicans to the Afghan terror organization, the Taliban. Kreidler’s statement was issued in response to a new Texas law that effectively restricts... Read More...

Ericksen calls for legislative hearings on Custer derailment, explosion, possible sabotage • Oil train derailed in Custer Dec. 22 after decoupling that required insider knowledge • Fits pattern of violent, disruptive protest, shows need for legislation, Ericksen says • Urges environmental groups to disassociate themselves from violent protests OLYMPIA – A Whatcom County derailment that resulted in the explosion of three... Read More...

Inslee poised to create blackouts, crash economy, drive up energy costs, Ericksen says – bills await governor’s signature today Bills aim to promote electric cars – but there isn’t enough juice to power them Cap-and-tax, high-cost fuel standards measures will dramatically increase fuel costs Program requires increase in misery for people of state Will reduce Washington competitiveness, job creation Low-carbon fuel standards, cap and trade measures will send fuel... Read More...

As ‘vaccination discrimination’ spreads, Ericksen calls again for ban New decree from governor allows discrimination based on vaccinations ‘Vaccinated only’ seating sections possible for churches, spectator events Ericksen bill bans discrimination in schools, travel, public accommodations Government coercion inappropriate, Ericksen says – should be individual choice OLYMPIA – A new COVID decree from Gov. Jay Inslee mandating “vaccinated only”... Read More...