“This is good news, of course. It shows that our state’s economy is rebuilding and that consumers are starting to buy more products. “But it certainly doesn’t solve all our…
It doesn’t have to be this way

In my latest video update I discuss the special session budget stalemate. House Democrats, understanding the importance of passing a budget that fully funds education, recently released a new compromise…
Shutdown casualty: law and order

State government officials are scrambling this week to figure out what will happen if there is no budget in place when the new fiscal year starts July 1. It’s not…
Rep. Sharon Wylie’s letter in the Columbian: LEGISLATURE’S DUTY IS CLEAR

Most people agree that it is the job of state government to educate our children and build infrastructure that strengthens our economy. As a representative of the 49th District, I…
Keeping our promises
We are back at work in Olympia this week. It was certainly not my plan to still be here, but unfortunately our education budget is still not approved. Governor Inslee…