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The Washington Farm Bureau named Republican state Senator Brad Hawkins, from East Wenatchee, a 2022 Champion of Agriculture.   “I'm super honored to receive this recognition from the Farm Bureau I'm proud of my 100% voting record in support of our orchardist and farming families because standing with them on their issues benefits all of us.”   ...

The new Washington Apple specialty License Plate will be available starting next week. Toni Lynn Adams with the Washington Apple Commission has more. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...

Legislation creating a new vanity license plate in Washington promoting the apple is now headed to Governor Jay Inslee for his signature. On Friday, the state House approved Senate Bill 6032 by a 92-5 vote. East Wenatchee Senator Brad Hawkins authored the bill, and said this legislation comes at a great time for the apple industry, with the recent roll out of the Cosmic Crisp as well as the 25th

Will Washington drivers soon have another license plate option?   Senate Bill 6032, which would create a special blue plate featuring the Washington Apple logo continues to march through the House in Olympia.  Senator Brad Hawkins authored the legislation.  He said...

Legislation that supporters say address Ag labor problems in Washington has cleared the Senate and now moves to the House.  Senate Bill 6261, passed by a 32-16 partisan vote in Olympia.  Supporters claim the legislation would close “loopholes” exempting nonprofit contractors from the Farm Labor Contractor Act.   But many in ...

The Washington apple plate is one step closer to reality.  On Thursday, the Senate voted 46-1 to approved legislation creating the specialty plate commemorating Washington's top commodity.   “This bill will allow vehicle owners to show their pride in Washington’s iconic apples, bring more awareness to our important apple industry and help raise money for local scholarships,” said sponsor Senator

In an effort to help the Washington Apple Education Foundation, the state Apple Commission has proposed a new specialty license plate.  The dark blue plate celebrates the state’s leading Ag commodity, the apple.  The revenue generated from sales of the specialty license plat will go to WAEF, the tree fruit industry’s official charity.  WAEF provides finan...

12th District Senator Brad Hawkins was awarded the 2017 Legislative Champion by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.   Hawkins called it a great honor.   “We certainly have a diversified economy in our area with tourism, with the service industry, health care and others but agriculture will always be the heart and soul of our economy here.”   Hawki...

A North Central Washington representative has been honored for his work supporting the tree fruit industry.  Senator Brad Hawkins was named the 2017 Legislative Champion by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.  He introduced legislation this session to address challenges for growers presented by a 2015 court decision.  Hawkins’...

A bill by 12th District Senator Brad Hawkins designed to provide clear direction and protection for ag producers who will be issuing backpay to workers for rest breaks passed the Senate.   “My focus as a legislator is one, I want to make sure the workers do get paid. I’m not c...