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Rep. Larry Haler has spent the last 14 years in the state House. He looks back at his time with gratitude and humility.

March 8, 2018

'Hanford workers will have more options and more hope than before,' says Haler Last week, Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, announced his retirement from the state House of Representatives after spending the...

March 7, 2018

Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, joins KONA radio and discusses his concerns about the Hanford Site and his proposed legislation that would make Hanford workers eligible for certain occupational disease complaints and...

Feb. 19, 2018

Please join Rep. Brad Klippert and me at our 8th legislative district town hall meeting this Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the ARC of Tri Cities, 1455 Fowler...

Feb. 14, 2018

I want to thank those of you who have contacted my office to express your thoughts and opinions on current issues and legislation in Olympia.  Your input and the interaction we have...

Jan. 26, 2018

Legislation designed to ensure higher education students get the training and skills they need to enter the local workforce was signed into law this week by Governor Jay Inslee. House Bill...

April 18, 2017

Rep. Larry Haler gives an update on the operating, transportation and capital budgets.  He also discusses his legislation that awaits the governor's signature.

April 13, 2017

Operating budget proposals from House Democrats and the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus have been released and budget negotiations are ongoing.  For more information, including comparisons of the two dueling budget proposals,...

April 11, 2017

Feb. 17, 2017

By Reps. Larry Haler and Brad Klippert As the debate surrounding the export expansion wages on, there's a growing attempt to sidetrack public opinion from the real issue – trade and...

Sept. 6, 2013