Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2025 legislative session brought historic wins for students, families, and working people across the 11th Legislative District. I was proud to sponsor House Bill 1587,…
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Putting Community First: Budget & Revenue Reflections
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As you know by now, Washington is facing a budget shortfall, and the decisions we make in the coming days will determine who shoulders that burden….
Budget Choices, Workforce Growth, & Youth Innovation
Friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who participated in my last survey on various budget cuts and proposals being considered before the legislature this year. The state is facing…
Community Safety Survey Results, Budget Impacts, & RealID
Friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who came to visit with me last Saturday at Refuel Café for my mini-town hall. Besides the coffee, we had great conversations about…
Providing A Supportive Educational Environment
Friends and neighbors, In the survey I sent you January 9th, you emphasized the importance of public safety. While it’s often viewed through the lens of law enforcement and the…
A Legislative Update from Olympia
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you for responding to the survey in the last e-newsletter. Your input and advocacy are very helpful to me each legislative session. I heard that…
Bergquist’s 13 Year Free Bill Passes In Committee
The aspiration for higher education is a dream for many, and for some, one that remains financially out of reach. Rep. Steve Bergquist (D-Renton) has introduced House Bill 2309 to…
Big investments in our state this session
The 2022 Legislative Session adjourned earlier this month. Even though it was a short, 60-day session, I’m proud to say that we made big investments in our state, from education…
Budget plan to move past the pandemic
House Democrats released a budget proposal earlier this week to help move our state past the pandemic, while prioritizing recovery for families. Inflation is rising and too many workers and…
Making college-bound scholarships available to more students
Lawmakers in Olympia may be one step closer to making college-bound scholarships available to thousands of additional students. A little financial help for a new high-school graduate can spell the…