Jim Honeyford

Democrats in the Washington State House have scheduled a work session Tuesday, December 12th to discuss the Hirst water rights decision from the State Supreme Court.  That was welcome news to Senate Republicans Judy Warnick and Jim Honeyford who led the charge to pass legislation to address the issue but couldn’t get their bill to the House floor.   M...

Many in the agriculture community are not a fan of Daylight Saving.  With that sentiment in mind, one lawmaker in Olympia is exploring the idea of moving Washington into Mountain Standard Time, to do away with Daylight Saving Time.  Senator Jim Honeyford told the Washington Ag Network Daylight Saving not only a hindrance for farmers, but it’s also not good for the non-ag community.   “We di... Rea

On Wednesday, the Washington senate approved a resolution recognizing the student members of the Washington FFA Association.  The resolution sponsored by Sunnyside Republican Jim Honeyford, recognizes the FFA members for the work to combine agriculture education, science, leadership and career skills.  ...

Monday is the first day of the Washington legislative session, and it already appears water will be one of the top agricultural issues discussed in Olympia over the coming months.  State Senator Jim Honeyford told the Washington Ag Network decisions like the Hirst ruling, or other recent court decisions have led him to the conclusion that there is a war on rural American in the Evergreen State.  .

Add another state leader to the list of those attending Friday’s Farm Hall hosted by state senators Sharon Brown and Judy Warnick.  Sunnyside Republican Jim Honeyford announced he’ll be a The Reach in Richland Friday afternoon.   “I didn’...