The Odessa Record -

OLYMPIA... The Association of Washington Business recently honored Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, at its 2017 Evening of Excellence as the Legislator of the Year.

Warnick, who served as the Chair of the Senate's Agriculture, Water, Trade and Economic Development Committee, received the award for her work to support small businesses across the state.

"I am honored to receive this recognition," said Warnick. "I have worked to expand opportunity and limit unnecessary regulations that hurt small businesses, which are a key driver of our state's economy, especially in small and rural communiti...