The single most important piece of policy we work on in Olympia is the state two-year budget. This year’s proposal in the House is over $44 billion. It is a…
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Special session starts
From the Queen Anne & Magnolia News – It’s become an all-too-familiar situation in Olympia. With the exception of 2014, the Washington State Legislature has had to meet in at…
Let the Senate hear from you
Wednesday, April 26, at 3 p.m. Senate Ways & Means Committee John A. Cherberg Building, Senate Hearing Room 4 Public hearing on progressive tax reform. In the past, I…
Car tab update, end of regular session, and bill passage
Friends and neighbors – It’s been a busy few months during the legislative session. There’s more work to do. Here’s a quick update. My Sound Transit Car Tab Bill Passes…
Update on the budget
Education funding and budget update Over the past year, I’ve shared with you my work on the Education Funding Task Force and as chair of the Finance Committee. My number…