Rep. Joel Kretz's News & Media


Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, discusses the purpose of the Economic Revenue & Forecast Council and reviews what the council announced in their most recent forecast. He also predicts how Democrats will...

March 24, 2023

Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, discusses his concerns over the impending long-term care insurance program and payroll tax and other issues. Wash. House Republicans · 03-17-23 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep....

March 17, 2023

Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, expresses concern for bills going through the legislative process that would ban assault weapons and reduce penalties for violent crimes. Wash. House Republicans · 03-10-23 – RADIO:...

March 10, 2023

Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, reviews some bad bills he and other House Republicans are fighting this session, including legislation related to climate change goals, property tax limits and traffic stops.

March 3, 2023

Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, expresses concern over Democrat-sponsored bills that are going through the legislative process and Republican bills that have been stopped.

Feb. 24, 2023

The bipartisan salmon riparian habitat legislation, House Bill 1720, has taken two more steps toward the governor's desk. On Friday, the bill unanimously passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. Monday...

Feb. 20, 2023

Reps. Joel Kretz and Jacquelin Maycumber discuss legislative issues with Jason Taylor on KPQ radio. They include the voluntary riparian buffer bill, wolves, mobile crisis mental health, insulin, public safety, and...

Feb. 17, 2023

Reps. Joel Kretz and Jacquelin Maycumber discuss legislative issues with Jeff Conwell on KOZI. They include the voluntary riparian buffer bill, wolves, mobile crisis mental health, insulin, public safety, and police...

Feb. 17, 2023

Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, talks about his recent townhall event and gives an update on the bipartisan riparian bill.

Feb. 17, 2023

Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, talks to TVW with Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) about the establishment of a fully voluntary, regionally focused proposal aimed at improving fish recovery in critical riparian...

Feb. 16, 2023