May 1, 2026 Sound Transit Board of Directors 401 S. Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 Dear Chair and Members of the Sound Transit Board, On behalf of the 27th Legislative…
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Presentation: 2026 Legislative Session Update
Dear friends and neighbors, Each year after the legislative session concludes, I attend local neighborhood council meetings in the 27th District (often together with my 27th District seatmates, Rep. Jake…
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on the safety of elected officials and others who serve the public
“Increasingly, a troubling theme has surfaced among members of our caucus and, more broadly, across this legislature. Our members are sharing communications directed at them that include hateful language, racial…
Legislative Update: Committee Assembly Days, Legislative Survey, 2026 Session Preview
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m down in Olympia today and tomorrow for Committee Assembly Days, a two-day stretch of committee meetings that help us get ready for next year. This…
Statement from Washington House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s deadly shooting of an Eastern State Hospital employee
“It is horrifying to learn of today’s shooting death of an Eastern State Hospital employee. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the victim, and to…
Senate Majority Leader Pedersen, Speaker Jinkins: “Washingtonians stick by their neighbors”
Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the statement below Friday: “President Trump’s assertion that he can federalize the National Guard without…
Legislative Update: The Economy, Jobs, and Free Summer Meals for Kids
Dear friends and neighbors, This week’s e-newsletter is focused on jobs and the economy, but first I wanted to spread the word about free summer meals at the playgrounds. Every Monday-Friday…
Legislative Update: The Operating Budget and a Telephone Town Hall
Dear friends and neighbors, Now that session has ended, I’ll be going into more detail in each of my e-newsletters about some of the work we did in different areas….
Legislative Update: Sine Die, a Telephone Town Hall, and a Real ID Update
Dear friends and neighbors, Last Sunday the legislature adjourned Sine Die (pronounced sigh-knee die), which is the formal way of saying that this year’s 105-day session came to an end….
Legislative Update: Remembering Former Speaker Chopp, a Budget Update, and More
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m starting off this week’s e-newsletter on a somber note as we continue to mourn the loss of Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp. His commitment to growing opportunity…