News & media coverage
Independent reporting and official updates on April’s work in Olympia and across the 8th District — grouped by topic, newest first.
Featured news and recognition.
Independent profiles, statewide recognition, and leadership milestones.
April 23, 2026 Tri-City Herald
WA millionaires tax fight cements rising GOP star status of Tri-City lawmaker
A two-term Tri-Cities lawmaker is getting serious praise from her Republican colleagues for tangling up Democrats' floor time and strategy in Olympia. State Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick, was elected House Republicans' floor leader in November 2024…Peers say efforts by her and other legislative GOP leadership have proven crucial to thwarting and bogging down bills proposed by majority Democrats.
March 14, 2026 Washington State Standard
Winners, losers and takeaways from WA's legislative session
House Republican Floor Leader April Connors, who is playing a key role in spearheading the GOP strategy to burn up floor time.
May 22, 2025 WA House Republicans / Tri-Tech Skills Center & Washington State Skill
Rep. April Connors honored with 2025 Legislative Superhero Award for championing CTE student workforce access
Eighth District Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick, has received the 2025 Legislative Superhero Award, presented jointly by Tri-Tech Skills Center and the Washington State Skills Center Association.
November 27, 2024 Washington State Standard (Jerry Cornfield) / The Columbian
In WA state Legislature, Democrats and Republicans are sticking with their leaders
Rep. April Connors of Kennewick will be the new floor leader in place of Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber of Republic, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress.
November 2024 Cascade PBS
Washington House selects leadership for 2025 session
November 25, 2024 KOZI Radio
Republicans choose new state house leadership and discuss legislative priorities at Chelan gathering
8th District Rep. April Connors was elected House Republican Floor Leader by her peers.
April 26, 2023 Tri-City Herald
Editorial: This veteran legislator says Tri-Cities is the new political force in WA state. Here's why
She fought hard, though, and now those red lights on wind turbines will only turn on when airplanes are nearby instead of blinking constantly at night.
Bills signed into law.
Legislation April authored or led that has been signed by the governor.
March 24, 2026 WA House Republicans
Connors bills restoring reliable tenant notice delivery signed into law
Two bills sponsored by Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick, to fix a breakdown in how tenants receive legally required housing notices have been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
February 17, 2026 WA House Republicans
House passes Connors-sponsored bills to fix broken tenant notice system, restore reliable delivery
The Washington State House of Representatives has unanimously approved two bills sponsored by Rep. April Connors.
April 22, 2025 WA House Republicans
Two Connors workforce bills signed into law, removing barriers for career-ready students
April 14, 2025 WA House Republicans
Governor signs Connors bill to reclassify manufactured homes as real property, unlock mortgage access
will initially affect approximately 1,700 homes in 30 cooperatively owned parks across Washington, with more parks expected to follow.
April 2025 NBC Right Now
New law led by Kennewick lawmaker expands mortgage access for manufactured homeowners
Washington state has taken a step in the right direction by allowing more manufactured home buyers to access mortgages. Because of H.B. 1191, Washington State will help these buyers avoid risky financing deals by titling their homes as real estate—and, because mortgages have lower monthly costs than other loans, more families will have the opportunity to be homeowners.
April 2025 FOX 28 Spokane / FOX 11 Tri-Cities / KHQ
New law led by Kennewick lawmaker expands mortgage access for manufactured homeowners
April 15, 2025 Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Mid-Columbia lawmakers' housing bills to become law
Gov. Bob Ferguson recently signed into law HB 1191, which will allow manufactured homes in cooperatively owned communities to be classified as real property…The bill was sponsored by state Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick.
Spring 2025 610 KONA
What WA Manufactured Home Owners Have Been Waiting For Is Here!
House Bill 1191, a bipartisan bill sponsored by 8th District Rep. April Connors (R-Kennewick), will open up more avenues for manufactured homes.
Spring 2025 Tri-City Herald / Yakima Herald-Republic
WA treats most manufactured homes like cars and trucks. A Tri-Cities Republican has a fix
Connors' bill enjoys bipartisan support. It passed unanimously in the House.
March 5, 2025 WA House Republicans
House passes Connors bill to cut financing costs for manufactured homeowners
The Washington State House of Representatives has unanimously approved House Bill 1191.
March 17, 2025 WA House Republicans
House backs Connors bill to study workforce entry barriers for CTE students
March 12, 2025 WA House Republicans
House approves Connors bill aimed at providing students with clear pathways to certification and employment
May 9, 2023 WA House Republicans
Rep. April Connors' anti-light pollution measure signed into law
Soon, wind turbines will have to turn the lights off in Washington state.
May 11, 2023 Capital Press
Washington joins states seeking to dim wind turbine lights
The bill's prime sponsor, Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick, said the partial veto didn't weaken the legislation's main point.
Capital budget and Tri-Cities investments.
Investments April and the “Mighty 8th” delegation have secured for the 8th District.
March 24, 2026 WA House Republicans
8th District lawmakers secure key investments in 2026 supplemental capital budget, bringing biennial total to more than $100 million
March 25, 2026 Tri-City Herald
$9M+ coming for Tri-Cities affordable housing, police academy, more
May 7, 2025 WA House Republicans
8th District lawmakers help deliver nearly $100 million for Tri-Cities projects in 2025-27 capital budget
April 2025 NBC Right Now
Tri-Cities projects to benefit from the Senate's newly approved capital budget
April 4, 2025 WA House Republicans
8th District lawmakers highlight proposed capital budget funding for local projects, pledge continued advocacy to secure final approval
April 23, 2023 WA House Republicans
Tri-Cities lawmakers highlight $46 million in local projects in approved 2023-25 capital budget
April 10, 2023 Tri-City Herald
Editorial: This Tri-City project is so critical it has Western WA support. That's encouraging
Housing and Homes for Heroes.
Coverage of the Homes-for-Heroes legislation and broader housing-affordability work.
January 24, 2025 Tri-City Herald
Editorial: Gov. Ferguson uses 1st address to reach across the aisle. It should be the norm
The list included the Tri-Cities' April Connors and her Homes for Heroes bill.
January 15, 2025 WA House Republicans
'Homes for Heroes' legislation, sponsored by Rep. April Connors, endorsed by Gov. Bob Ferguson during inaugural address
January 21, 2025 Elkhorn Media Group
Connors' Homes for Heroes bill wins House committee approval
February 20, 2025 KAPP/KVEW
House Bill 1022 could improve housing accessibility for key workers in Washington
February 22, 2025 KING 5 (Drew Mikkelsen) via WA House Republicans
KING 5 reports on Rep. April Connors' Homes for Heroes bill
January 24, 2025 Columbia Basin Herald
'Homes for Heroes' bill advancing in Olympia
January 27, 2025 WA House Republicans
Legislation sponsored by Rep. April Connors aims to fast-track housing permits
February 14, 2024 KEPR-TV
Affordable housing bill progresses to Washington Senate
December 16, 2025 WA House Republicans
Connors bill would stop multiple state-funded down payment awards for one home purchase, stretch help to more first-time buyers
Income tax fight and floor leadership.
April's role as House Republican Floor Leader, including the historic 24-hour debate on a proposed state income tax.
April 1, 2026 WA House Republicans
VIDEO: The 24-hour fight against Washington's first state income tax
March 10, 2026 WA House Republicans
House Republican Floor Leader April Connors releases statement after marathon income tax debate
March 12, 2026 WA House Republicans
VIDEO: After 24-hour debate, Rep. April Connors makes final case against state income tax bill
March 12, 2026 TVW (Mike McClanahan) via WA House Republicans
Connors on TVW: Democrats used 2026 session to increase taxes, grow government further
February 10, 2026 Gorge News Center / KLCK Radio
Republican leaders warn Democrat income tax plan fuels capital flight concerns
February 5, 2026 Gorge News Center / KLCK Radio
Connors warns income tax would expand as Democrats pursue more taxes
March 13, 2026 KONA Radio (Michael McDonnal and A.J. Brewster) via WA House Republica
Rep. April Connors joins KONA Radio to reflect on 2026 session, income tax fight and priorities ahead
March 12, 2026 KVI Radio via WA House Republicans
Rep. April Connors discusses income tax fight, capital flight and final-day legislation with Ari Hoffman on KVI
Public safety and constituent advocacy.
Standing up for Tri-Cities families on community-safety issues and constituent priorities.
January 28, 2026 WA House Republicans
Tri-Cities lawmakers introduce package of bills to tighten rules on sexually violent predator placements
January 29, 2026 KEPR TV
Lawmakers push state action on proposed Sex Offender Facility in Kennewick
'We are a hundred percent with our community,' Connors said.
March 5, 2026 WA House Republicans
Tri-Cities lawmakers send letter to Gov. Ferguson, state leaders urging halt of proposed sexually violent predator housing in Kennewick
January 30, 2026 610 KONA
Tri-City legislators push bills to limit sex offender home locations
January 27, 2026 610 KONA
Overflow town hall crowd opposes new Kennewick sex offender home
January 13, 2026 610 KONA
Re-entry housing facility for sex offenders planned for Kennewick, legislators furious
February 4, 2026 Tri-City Herald
WA lawmakers reject bills aimed at halting Kennewick sex offender home
June 27, 2025 WA House Republicans
Drug-exposed newborns face imminent closure of critical care center amid funding veto
Op-eds, guest columns, and interviews.
April in her own words — published commentary and on-air conversations.
September 21, 2025 WA House Republicans
Rep. April Connors: The Legislature is putting Washington teenagers out of work
February 9, 2026 Joint op-ed by Reps. Connors, Barnard and Sen. Boehnke
Tri-City lawmakers urge WA Dems to act on sex offender homes
November 8, 2023 The Spokesman-Review
Opinion: Return excessive carbon tax profits to Washington motorists struggling with high gas prices
March 18, 2025 Hanna Scott / WA House Republicans
Inside the fight: Rep. April Connors on how Republicans are battling destructive Democratic policies (Fix Washington Podcast)
January 30, 2026 The Spokesman-Review
Bill would require Washington high schools to teach kids to create a signature to help them vote
March 15, 2023 Tri-City Herald
Editorial: Wind turbine lights need an off switch. Here's your chance to tell the WA Senate
March 16, 2023 Elkhorn Media Group
Connors urges people to speak out on light pollution bill
September 19, 2023 Elkhorn Media Group
2 GOP lawmakers propose gas price relief checks to WA drivers
November 4, 2025 KONA Radio (Robb Francis and John McKay) via WA House Republicans
In studio: Rep. April Connors joins 'The Bottom Line' on KONA Radio
December 18, 2025 Brandi Kruse interview via WA House Republicans
Rep. April Connors to Brandi Kruse — Stop the Stack in housing aid
Election and first term.
Early coverage from April's first run and her opening months in Olympia.
2022 NEWStalk 870
New 8th District Candidate Wins Praise from Local Leaders
January 9, 2023 WA House Republicans
Rep. April Connors takes oath of office, begins first term in state House for 8th District
November 2024 AppleValleyNewsNow.com / KAPP-KVEW
April Connors | Election Results
Press releases and bulletins.
Additional notable releases, town-hall notices, and legislative updates.
May 3, 2026
2026 Legislative Report for the 8th District
March 26, 2026
8th District lawmakers to host town hall April 11
October 29, 2025
Reps. Travis Couture and April Connors renew push for oversight and accountability of taxpayer-funded nonprofits
March 6, 2025
8th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting in Kennewick on March 15
March 18, 2025
Connors joins Lars Larson Show to discuss her proposals to expand job opportunities for youth in CTE
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