Nikki Torres

Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, is working to ensure Central Washington residents are protected, and not penalized, under new gun legislation passed by the state Senate on Monday. Torres offered two amendments to House Bill 1163 that she says are critical for safeguarding vulnerable residents and holding the state accountable for...

Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, announced she has secured more than $136 million in funding for infrastructure, community projects and public services in the 15th Legislative District through the 2025-27 Washington state capital budget. “These investments will improve lives by funding critical infrastructure, expanding educational opportunities and enhancing public safety,” Torres...

Dear Neighbors, The legislative majority is unveiling their budget for the next two years. The Senate Democrats proposed a near $20 billion, four-year tax package – the largest in state history – to fund their $78.5 billion 2025-27 operating-budget proposal. I want to share my perspective on why this tax...

The Washington State House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation aimed at modernizing emergency response systems in K-12 schools. Senate Bill 5004, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, passed the House 98-0 and seeks to enhance safety measures by encouraging the adoption of advanced panic and alert button systems...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to share some great news from Olympia: Senate Republicans have unveiled the $ave Washington budget—a responsible, balanced proposal that fully funds state government without raising taxes or making drastic cuts to essential services. As the Assistant Senate Republican operating budget leader, I’ve spent weeks...

Register Here Residents of Washington’s 15th Legislative District are invited to join their state legislators, Sen. Nikki Torres and Reps. Jeremie Dufault and Chris Corry, for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The online forum will provide constituents with an opportunity to hear...

Sen. Nikki Torres’ legislation to improve school safety, Senate Bill 5004, also known as Alyssa’s Law, had a public hearing in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 5. The bipartisan measure directs Washington schools to implement emergency response systems from a menu of options, such as silent panic alarms, ensuring...

The Washington State Senate has unanimously approved Senate Joint Memorial 8003, a bipartisan initiative led by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco. The memorial requests that the Washington State Transportation Commission designate the overpass over Interstate 82 at the Yakima Valley Highway junction at milepost 54 as the “Washington State Patrol Trooper...

Dear Friends, The 2025 legislative session is well underway, and I’ve been working hard to represent the voices of Central Washington. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the   opportunity to meet with key community leaders, including Franklin County Undersheriff Monty Huber, the West Valley School District, and the...