Dear Friends and Neighbors, Back in March, we concluded the 2026 legislative session. This was yet another difficult year when we had to address a significant budget challenge, rising affordability…
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Bill to Improve Public Safety by Strengthening Eligibility and Professional Standards for Law Enforcement Leaders Signed by Governor
Olympia – Legislation to strengthen eligibility requirements and professional conduct standards for Police Chiefs, Marshals, and Sheriffs was signed by Governor Ferguson today. Senate Bill 5974, introduced by Sen. John Lovick…
Video Update: Fewer than 10 days left in the session. Here’s the work that remains.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are rapidly approaching the end of the 2026 legislative session. With just days left on our calendar, I want to describe some important bills that…
We’re in town for a town hall this weekend. Will you be there?
Please join me and my seatmates, Sen. Manka Dhingra and Rep. Larry Springer, for an in-person town hall this weekend. Saturday, February 21 // 12PM // Lake Washington Institute of…
Video Update: Alcohol-impaired driving is one of the largest drivers of traffic deaths in Washington. Here’s what we can do about it.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we started full-time floor action. That means we are spending long days (and some nights) debating bills on the House floor. The ones that…
Legislative Update: Town Hall Recap and House Floor Action Preview
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you were able to join us for our telephone town hall recently. Everyone had very good and important questions for us to address. Topics…
Video Update: Washington needs to be more affordable for families. Here’s how we’re making it happen.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are speeding through the legislative session this year. It’s already time for our first cut off deadline, the “policy cutoff.” If a policy bill doesn’t…
It’s time to call in! Join our telephone town hall tomorrow night
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Join Rep. Larry Springer and me for a telephone town hall tomorrow night. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered, share your experiences, and hear more about what’s happening in the…
Legislative Update: Important Bills to Watch This Year
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2026 Legislative Session is well underway, having just concluded our second week with a flurry of public hearings on proposed bills and votes on the…
Video Update: Welcome to the 2026 Legislative Session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2026 Legislative Session convened on January 12th. We’ve got a lot to tackle in a short session: keeping our communities safe, protecting access to justice, and making sure Washington keeps…