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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

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

Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, released the following statement today after the state Senate passed his legislation, House Bill 1723, to help Hanford workers receive compensation for work-related illness and disease: “It’s...

Jan. 26, 2018

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

The 2017 legislative session is in full swing as lawmakers debate issues that will impact you, your family and our communities for years to come. Legislators will come up with a...

Feb. 10, 2017

Legislators from the 8th Legislative District will hold a public town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Arc of Tri-Cities in Richland located at 1455 SE Fowler St....

April 15, 2016