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House Republicans say they will issue their own media credentials

Leadership Media Availability · February 11, 2026

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Representative Chris Corey announced that the House Republican Caucus will issue its own media credentials and previewed a press release, saying the move aims to ensure reporters can cover the Legislature regardless of outlet.

At the opening of a Leadership Media Availability in Olympia, House Republican deputy leader Chris Corey announced the caucus intends to issue its own media credentials so reporters can cover activity on the House floor. Corey framed the move as intended to increase transparency and ensure reporters "have a right and a responsibility to be down here" covering the Legislature.

Corey said the caucus is working on a press release and previewed the plan during his opening remarks, emphasizing the credentials are not limited by political viewpoint: "This is we want people covering Olympia talking about what we're doing... whether you get your news from traditional media or... new media sources." The announcement came as part of broader opening remarks about the caucus's priorities and concerns about access for some reporters.

The caucus did not provide operational details at the availability, including the process for applying or the scope of the credentials; Corey said more information would be released later the same day.