To my Kitsap friends and neighbors, I considered starting this Appleton Update by saying that 2018 was a very successful session in Olympia. But rather than sound self-serving, I want…
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A final message on reducing property taxes, ST3 car tab taxes, increasing college affordability, and funding local projects
Dear Neighbors, Starting May 14, election year activity restrictions prohibit lawmakers from sending email messages like these until December. In this e-newsletter, I want to highlight some areas I am…
Great progressive victories in 2018, but there’s still work to do
With new leadership in the Senate this year, Democrats led the way on advancing several major progressive policies to the governor’s desk. This list of accomplishments is impressive, especially given…
Kent’s YMCA gets $5 million in state grants with budget approval
The city of Kent will receive a $1 million state grant and the YMCA about $4.1 million in grants to help build a new YMCA on the East Hill after…
HB 1896 – Expanding civics education in public schools
Washington students should be informed about their government, how voting works, and the importance of civic involvement. I worked with the League of Women Voters, the Council on Legal Public…