Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 Session begins under difficult fiscal conditions with a $3.2 billion deficit, which is what we need just to maintain current services. HR 1, the…
SECOND WEEK: LOTS TO REPORT AND A SURVEY
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WORKING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN STATE–TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS
Dear friends and neighbors, With the 2026 legislative session just around the corner, I want to share some of the work the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee has…
SPECIAL STATE BUDGETS EDITION
Dear friends and neighbors, With the legislative session well behind us, this is a good time to reflect on the investments we made this year in the…
NINE DAYS LEFT AND SO MUCH TO REPORT!
Dear friends and neighbors, We are quickly approaching the finish line. From now until the end of session, we will be spending all our time briefing and passing bills. Budget…
Trump is attacking Washingtonians’ voting rights. We must continue to expand them
The future of our democracy is at a crossroads. The right to vote, a fundamental pillar of our country, is under attack. While federal actions threaten to undermine fair elections,…
BILLS UPDATE, LATINO LEGISLATIVE DAY, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND MORE!
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…
ALL CUTS BUDGET SCENARIO, WORKING FAM. TAX CREDIT, MY BILLS, AND MORE!
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…
UPDATE ON BILLS & PROTECTING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
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…
Rep. Mena’s Newsletter: NEW SESSION – FULL AGENDA
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…
29th District Legislative Review: Funding, Resources, & Staying in Touch
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,…