Mary Dye

Last week a delegation from the state of Washington, including Senator Mark Schoesler and Representative Mary Dye, and others, traveled to DC to meet with federal official to discuss the importance of completing the Columbia Basin Project.  Congressional representative Dan Newhouse attended those meetings, and said they were productive.  ...

Late last month, state Representative Mary Dye held a roundtable in Spokane, discussing the importance of broadband connectivity and technology for rural portions of the state.  The Pomeroy Republican said today’s world moves at the speed of light, and that’s true for the state’s multibillion dollar agriculture industry.  She said when farmer...

State Representative Mary Dye says for agriculture to continue to prosper in Washington, farmers, producers and those with boots on the ground need to tell the story.  She said too often those in more metropolitan areas are dictating the message of Washington farming, and many don’t have a positive of accurate story to tell.  She said...

Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation into law supporters say will help keep many shoreline railroad companies in business.  Representative Mary Dye sponsored House Bill 1136, which alters the emergency planning requirements for lines that haul cooking oil, mint oil, French fry oil and other minority oils that are important to the ag economy.  ...

The recently released Washington House Budget does not include funding for fairs across the Evergreen State.  In years past, a provision in the budget included $4 million for state fairs.  But, in this year’s budget, State Representative Mary Dye says that fair fund was completely zeroed out in the House Democrats Budget proposal.  Dye said this...

SE Washington’s Mary Dye says she does not want to see a repeat of the 2015 fire season, in which 1 600 square miles of Washington burned, destroying nearly 300 homes, businesses and outbuildings.  The Pomeroy Republican says quick response and the right resources could help prevent such catastrophic damage.  She’s sp...

Washington State Representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife are warning eastern Washington ranchers to be on the lookout for bluetongue.  The virus, which is spread by gnats found on wildlife, leads to ulcers, sores, painful hooves, lameness, reproductive problems, breathing problems and eventually death.  Dy...

On Thursday, several regional leaders gathered in Pasco to promote the Millennium Bulk Terminals at Longview.  The project will focus on cleaning up an old smelter location along the Columbia River, allowing for large cargo ships to transport products over seas.  Su...