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Due to election-year restrictions, content on my website cannot be changed until the Secretary of State certifies the November election results. You are still welcome to contact me directly.

Due to election-year restrictions, this will be my last email update until later this fall. That said, my work as your state representative continues. If you have questions, concerns, or ideas...

May 1, 2026

April 29, 2026

I will be in Monroe, WA on Wednesday, April 15th, and plan to spend some time at Monroe Coffee Co. from 9:00–11:00 AM. If you are available, I welcome you to stop by...

April 10, 2026

State Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, has been appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Law and Public Safety Committee, a national panel focused on strengthening public safety...

March 25, 2026

Reps. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, and Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, join Chris Hansen on KPQ’s Legislative Hotline for a final recap of the 2026 legislative session, which ended the day before. The two...

March 18, 2026

Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, joins KOZI Radio morning host Jeff Conwell for a final legislative update on the 2026 session, discussing the pace of the 60-day session, long Appropriations Committee hearings,...

March 18, 2026

House Republicans fought a controversial bill affecting locally elected sheriffs for nearly eight hours on the House floor before Democrats approved it early Friday morning. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash....

March 6, 2026

House Democrats have approved a bill banning police officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public. Republicans say the policy could put officers and their families at risk. John...

March 4, 2026

Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, gives a floor speech on House Resolution 4692, Honoring Japanese-American Internment.

Feb. 25, 2026

Rep. Mike Steele, ranking member and lead Republican negotiator on the House Capital Budget Committee, and Rep. Brian Burnett have announced more than $26 million proposed for the 12th District in the 2026 supplemental capital...

Feb. 24, 2026