Dear friends and neighbors, January 9th marked the beginning of the 2023 legislative session, and I am honored to return once again as your 1st Legislative District representative. This year,…
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Kloba, Wylie Named Co-Chairs of House Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee
OLYMPIA — State Reps. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland) and Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) were elected last week to serve as Co-Chairs of the Washington House of Representatives Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee…
What happened in Olympia this session?
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m happy to report that the Legislature finished its work on time with a balanced budget that puts people first. This is the first time since…
Helping small businesses and reforms to improve fairness and safety
Dear friends and neighbors, There’s a lot happening in the House of Representatives right now and in the committee I chair, Commerce & Gaming. Our committee has concluded its meetings…
Update from the Capitol
Coronavirus update Washington state is experiencing an increase in cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and it is anticipated that the virus will continue to spread. There have been several deaths….
Update from the Capitol
Town Hall Please join me and my seatmates Sen. Derek Stanford and Rep. Davina Duerr for our Town Hall on Saturday, February 22nd at Cascadia Community College. If you can’t…
Update from the Capitol
Bipartisan Work Group While I might not always agree with my colleagues across the aisle, it is important to remember that we were all sent to Olympia by our constituents…
Update from the capitol
The short session is here! Last week kicked off the Legislature’s second session of the biennium. This session is only 60 days compared to the 100 days that we spent…
Update from the capitol
The State Budget The state House of Representatives is currently working on the budget for the 2019-2021 biennium. Nothing is set in stone at this point, but these items are…
The 2019 Legislative Session Has Begun!
And they are off! The 2019 Session has begun and the legislature is full of energy! All members of the House took our oath of office on Monday and it…