Protecting our environment It can take years to develop and pass major reforms. That’s true when it comes to protecting our environment—but I believe those efforts are worth it, because…
Category: Email Updates
Rep. Bergquist’s Parks & Community Projects Survey
With the legislative session behind us, I now have time to follow up on district-specific issues. I am particularly interested in learning your thoughts on parks and community projects to…
Rep. Orwall’s 4/9/18 Update: Student Loans / Airport Impact Study / Suicide Prevention / Rape Kits / Abandoned Properties / K-12 in 33rd LD / My Team
Dear friends and neighbors, Even though the Legislative Session is behind us, there’s been a lot of activity in Olympia with people attending bill signing ceremonies. Here are highlights of…
E-Newsletter: End-of-Session Report, Part 2
Climate This session provided a very mixed bag of results on the climate front. The most important, and heaviest legislative lift, was the carbon tax. You probably already know it…
E-Newsletter: 2018 End-of-Session Report, Part 1
The 2018 legislative session ended on March 8 – and on-time for a change! Over the next few weeks, I will update you on what a very productive session it…