Anna M. Rivers (born 1965 or 1966) is an American politician and educator who served as a Republican member of the Washington State Senate from when she was appointed to represent the 18th district in 2012, upon the resignation of Joe Zarelli.

In her first full term, a Majority Coalition Caucus was formed, taking control away from the Democrats in the state senate.

[6][7] Though she didn't run for office herself until much later, she helped Bill Williams in his election to the Alaska legislature in 1992, and became his chief of staff.

In the address, she listed economic recovery and employment as well as compromise with Gregoire as being the top priorities of her party.

The bill authorized public utilities to solicit and collect donations from customers to be put towards food programs for the poor.

Willamette Week of Portland labeled Rivers "The CRC killer" for her leadership role in the opposition to the proposed megaproject.

[10][22] Due to their opposition to the project, in July 2013, Governor Jay Inslee labeled both Rivers and Senator Don Benton from the neighboring 17th district "a brick wall to economic progress and CRC."

[24] In November 2012, shortly after entering office, Rivers was appointed to the Republican leadership as the minority whip.

[26] Rivers introduced a bill in February 2013 to exempt nonprofit shooting clubs from paying sales and use taxes when they buy clay pigeons.

[27] Earlier in February, Rivers also introduced legislation attempting to lower restrictions on initiatives in Washington State, commenting, "If the people take the time to sign their name and say this is something we need to have a look at, we ought to respect that."

[31] Many have come out in support of Rivers, who claims that Benton was harassing her, adding she will, "stand my ground against anyone who attempts to bully, intimidate or threaten me."

Some have labeled Benton a hypocrite, as he recently lifted sanctions against Pam Roach, who had been seen screaming on the floor and had mistreated staff.

[31][32] In a January 2014 decision, officials in the Washington State Legislature have decided both senators were at fault for the spat.

Rivers' district sells more fishing licenses than any other in the state and she would like “to promote our area as a destination for sport fishing.”[34] On March 24, 2021, Rivers attended the Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee meeting, during which she used the word "retarded" when she stated, "There’s no way (it) doesn’t get funded this year.

[40][41] The Board of Freeholders submitted a home rule charter on May 27 which put it on the ballot in the November election.

There is no official rule against serving both as the chair and a state senator, but there were concerns about Rivers' ability to balance the two offices.

Rivers cited the time commitment and desire to stay in the State Senate as reasons for her withdrawal.