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June 11, 2024
Boehnke speaks at B-5 grand opening
Following several years of planning and successful fundraising, the B5 Community Learning Center in Kennewick, Wash., celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on May 15. Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, spoke at the event, which dozens of Kennewick stakeholders attended.
“The opening of the B5 Learning Center is a celebration of resilience, hope, and the unwavering spirit of our community. It is a place where dreams will be nurtured, and lives will be transformed, reflecting our shared commitment to making Kennewick a welcoming and inclusive home for all,” Boehnke said.
Boehnke participates in task force on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and privacy
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, traveled to Quebec City, Canada, on May 17 to participate in a meeting on the National Conference of State Legislatures Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy.
During the event, participants discussed several topics, including EcoBytes, comparative AI legislation across the border, internet routing security, and the cybersecurity workforce and apprenticeships available in different states.
Boehnke chairs first Select Committee on Pension Policy
Since being appointed chair, Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, chaired his first Select Committee on Pension Policy on May 21 at the John L. O’Brien Bldg. in Olympia, Wash.
During the meeting, committee members elected officers and received an update on the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) plan 2. The Office of State Actuary (OSA) provided a presentation on their operations and major OSA projects in 2024. The meeting concluded with a presentation on the ongoing Cost of Living Adjustment study, followed by public comment.
Boehnke speaks at Memorial Day weekend ceremony
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, joined veterans, parents, middle school students, and the public at The Field of Honor Memorial Day Ceremony on May 24 at Bethlehem Lutheran School in Kennewick, Wash.
The Field of Honor is a visual representation of the fallen men and women of our Armed Forces. The ceremony paid tribute to their sacrifice and honored their service.
Boehnke keynote speaker at Memorial Day ceremony
The City of Pasco honored Memorial Day on May 27 with a public ceremony at City View Cemetary. The ceremony included a wreath presentation and flag-raising ceremonies conducted by the Honor Guard and the Tri-Cities Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol.
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, was the keynote speaker at the event, which also included patriotic songs and performances by local artists Vickie Evans and Scott Sandifer. Evans and Sandifer sang “God Bless the USA” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
Boehnke joins Human Services Committee members on 2-day tour
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, will spend two days on a Human Services Committee tour to help shape the committee’s priorities and how they impact the social services available across Washington State, which are administered by the Department of Children, Youth & Families and Department of Social Human Services.
On June 10, the committee began the day with a work session on non-dependent minors exiting public systems of care, such as Juvenile Rehabilitation and Foster Care. They discussed what happens when a parent, guardian, or responsible adult does not pick up a minor in their care.