Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week was the deadline for bills to pass out of their house of origin. Those that stalled are “dead,” or at least tabled until the…
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week was the deadline for bills to pass out of their house of origin. Those that stalled are “dead,” or at least tabled until the…
Dear friends and neighbors, We are almost halfway through the 2025 Legislative Session! The biggest issue before the Legislature is the state budget. You may have heard or read about…
Dear friends and neighbors, As we start week 5 of this session, I want to take a moment to update you on the work we are doing to support working…
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week marked the beginning of my third session in Olympia! We have a full agenda this year, and we hit the ground running. We…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’d like to thank each of you who attended our telephone town hall on May 2nd. It was a pleasure to hear about your priorities directly,…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you for your understanding regarding the postponement of yesterday’s telephone town hall. I am pleased to announce that the event has been rescheduled for next…
UPDATE 4/24/24: Unfortunately, I need to postpone my telephone town hall. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled event very soon! You can still submit your questions ahead of time in this survey! Dear…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Leap Day! Since I last wrote, the House of Representatives has introduced three supplemental budgets for 2024: the capital/construction, transportation, and operating budgets. One of…
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1905 today, aimed at leveling the playing field for workers across the state. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the bill…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Black History Month! As you know, Black history is American history. While we are impacted by the stories, culture, and contributions of Black Americans all…