Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s week ten of the legislative session—and we’re over halfway through! We’ve been very busy on the House floor the last few weeks, running bills late…
Category: Email Updates
House Passes Kloba Bill to Provide Protections for Medical Cannabis
OLYMPIA—Washington was on the leading edge of cannabis legalization. While this industry was opened cautiously, it still has gaps and inequalities that need to be fixed. Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-Kenmore) has…
Update from Olympia – and Town Hall Invitation!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re 25% done with this Legislative Session and things are moving at a quick pace, to say the least! I am thrilled to share more on…
It’s Data Privacy Week – Update From Olympia
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislative Session is off to a busy start—and it’s so wonderful operating in-person and interacting with so many of you face-to-face. Thank you to those…
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative
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,…
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…