Senator Doug Ericksen

Fallout from Seattle’s economic boom: Ericksen on Fox Business Network Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, appeared on the Fox Business Network’s Mornings With Maria show April 24 to discuss the economic fallout of Seattle’s business-unfriendly policies. You can see this appearance by clicking here or on the video below. Read More...

Proposed water rule in Whatcom County imposes sharp restrictions on new household wells Ericksen urges Whatcom residents to offer public comment Ecology took over after local planning effort failed to reach agreement Rule imposes limits and restrictions on new household wells Public comment could help reshape proposal OLYMPIA – New water rules for Whatcom County drafted by the state Department of Ecology impose... Read More...

Billion-dollar payroll tax a bad deal for Washington, Ericksen says Plucks $1 billion a year out of economy, people’s pockets Provides meager long-term care benefit Democrats reject proposal for public vote OLYMPIA – A proposed billion-dollar payroll tax is a bad deal for the people of Washington, says Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale. The new tax would fund a new state-managed... Read More...

Who says we need a tax increase? There is a better way The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Ericksen’s subscribers April 1, 2019. To subscribe to Sen. Ericksen’s newsletters, click here. While Democrats push massive tax increases, Ericksen calls for budget caps and tax relief Taxpayer Protection Plan offers better approach As Washington enjoys record surplus, Dems propose biggest tax increase... Read More...

Sen. Ericksen and Rep. Van Werven to host telephone town hall April 8 Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, and Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, are holding a telephone town hall for constituents Monday, April 8 from 6-7 p.m. During the hour long community conversation, the lawmakers will answer questions and provide their perspectives on the 2019 legislative session. To participate, constituents should call (360) 209-6595. Once connected, they... Read More...

Podcast: A new billion-dollar proposal to raise gas prices? In this podcast, Sen. Doug Ericksen describes the impact of yet another Democratic proposal this year to increase gas prices. Senate Bill 5993 would quadruple the state’s hazardous substances tax, equivalent to a six cent gas-tax increase. It is one of several measures that target the oil industry, and wind... Read More...

Democrats hear new billion-dollar proposal to increase gas prices Bill would raise oil taxes more than $1 billion over four years Joins other proposals that would drive up fuel prices Rising fuel prices impose hardship on working families OLYMPIA – A new proposal to raise taxes on motor fuel more than $1 billion over the next four years has... Read More...

Town hall meeting: Whatcom County residents express concerns about Legislature’s direction The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Doug Ericksen’s subscribers March 19. To subscribe to Sen. Ericksen’s newsletters, click here. Gun-control legislation, vaccinations, taxes are hot topics at forum One-party control in Olympia has skewed Legislature to the left Taxpayer Protection Package offers better way Thanks to all who turned out for... Read More...

Town hall meeting set for Saturday in Nooksack The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Doug Ericksen’s subscribers March 11. To subscribe to Sen. Ericksen’s newsletters, click here. Town hall meeting set for Saturday, March 16 Public meeting to be held at Nooksack Middle School On Saturday, I will be joining with Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, for... Read More...

Sen. Ericksen and Rep. Van Werven to host town hall March 16 Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, and Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, are holding a town hall meeting Saturday, March 16 at the Nooksack Valley Middle School, in the gymnasium. At the community meeting, attendees can ask questions, and the lawmakers will offer an update on the legislative session. Here are the details: Nooksack Valley Middle... Read More...