Rep. Gloria Mendoza In The News

Washington District 14 Representatives Deb Manjarrez and Gloria Mendoza react to the state's recently completed legislative session, including the 'Millionaires Tax.'

Around half of the county’s housing stock was built before 1980, with a significant share built before 1960.

These town halls are part of a broader effort by lawmakers to remain transparent and accountable, making sure your voice is heard in the legislative process.

Yakima Valley lawmakers are planning town hall meetings with residents later this month.

Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation that will add a ninth superior court judge to Yakima County, marking the first increase in judicial positions since 1998.

Senate Bill 5868, authorizing an additional Superior Court judge for Yakima County (and Skagit County), was signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson and will take effect June 11, aiming

Yakima County Superior Court is currently experiencing a backlog of 2,800 cases, with the court giving priority to criminal cases because of the constitutional guarantee of a speedy trial.

Donations are already flowing, and the City Council is considering putting more than $200,000 toward repairs and operations at Franklin Pool.

Governor Ferguson's new law celebrates Washington's apple heritage by establishing a heritage orchard program, ensuring the state's historic orchards and unique varieties thrive for generations.

No, local lawmakers aren’t one bit happy about the Washington Legislature’s passage of a new income tax that targets millionaires.

Funding for a medical detox facility in Yakima County, the crime lab, an indoor youth sports complex in Terrace Heights and a Yakima Valley Farm Workers dental clinic were part

OLYMPIA — A bill that would help protect Washington's old apple trees and rare apple varieties unanimously passed the state House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill introduced by state Rep. Gloria…

Yakima County judges and other local officials have been lobbying support for bills in the Legislature that would add another Superior Court judge to the county.

Legislation sponsored by Washington 14th District State Rep. Gloria Mendoza to preserve Washington’s rare and historic apple varieties unanimously passed the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee.

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, to preserve Washington’s rare and historic apple varieties unanimously passed the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee today (Tuesday) on a 17-0 vote.

YAKIMA, Wash. – A state bill aiming to add another judge to the Yakima County Superior Court is gaining momentum. House Bill 2412 was sent to the Appropriations Committee today,

OLYMPIA — As the nation’s top apple producer, Washington is best known for varieties such as Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Red Delicious. But across small orchards and family homesteads, antique…

Legislation add a ninth judge to the Yakima County Superior Court was unanimously approved by the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee on Friday.

Rep. Gloria Mendoza (R-Grandview) testified in Olympia before the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee Tuesday, advocating for a new Heritage Orchard Program at Washington State University.

Representative Gloria Mendoza's bill seeks to establish a Heritage Orchard Program in Washington, highlighting the importance of preserving rare apple varieties grown by local family farms.

Yakima County could soon see relief from court case backlogs with the introduction of House Bill 2412 by Rep. Gloria Mendoza, a Republican from Grandview.

Local lawmakers want to add a ninth Yakima County Superior Court judge, with hopes it will speed up the court system and address case backlogs.

Opinion editorial by Reps. Gloria Mendoza and Deb Manjarrez - 14th Legislative District

TRI-CITIES, WA. -In what is officially the largest tax increase in Washington state history, local lawmakers say the new two-year, $78 billion budget bill sign

State legislators are hearing mixed opinions about a plan to shut down Yakima Valley School in Selah and Rainier School in Buckley, two state-run residential care facilities for individuals with