OLYMPIA – Today, the House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at streamlining the collective bargaining process for Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) members at the Department of Corrections…
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re almost at the halfway point of this Legislative Session and we are right in the midst of the first set of deadlines. As I told…
Dear friends and neighbors, We are on week five of this 105-day session! Right now, our work is mostly focused on committee hearings. This is important so constituents can voice…
OLYMPIA – Some state employees, particularly those in the Department of Corrections, are working well past retirement. They are unable to retire because they rely on employer-provided medical coverage and…
Dear friends and neighbors, I am thrilled to share that yesterday, my colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus elected me as their Deputy Majority Floor Leader. I will assist our…
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2025 Legislative Session began this past Monday and we want to start with what’s important to our constituents in the 38th district. Our democracy is…
Dear friends and neighbors, As your representative in the state legislature, it is both an honor and a privilege to serve you. While you will notice less updates and outreach…
Dear neighbors, The Washington State Legislature concluded its 2024 legislative session last month, and despite it being a short 60-day session, it was a great success, with many policies and…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re excited to extend an invitation to our upcoming town hall! Join us for an engaging review of the 2024 legislative session and to share the…
OLYMPIA – According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, the buildings sector is the state’s second-biggest carbon polluter, accounting for 27% of statewide emissions. Unfortunately, current incentives haven’t driven…
