Dear neighbors, This Friday is February’s second major legislative deadline: fiscal cutoff, the last chance for bills affecting state spending to clear committee. It follows the policy cutoff on February…
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Our Work in Action – Supporting Youth
Dear neighbors, As legislators, we often focus on current issues and future policy. However, I want to take a moment to reflect on past work and its impact on our…
Survey Says…The 10th LD Cares About Transportation, Housing, & Education!
Dear neighbors, Last week, I asked you to share which issues matter most to you in this survey. Thank you to everyone who responded. Finding common ground and bipartisan solutions…
Welcome to the 2025 Legislative Session: Share Your Priorities & Stay Engaged
Dear neighbors, One of the most rewarding aspects of serving as your state legislator is connecting with you about the issues and ideas that matter most. Together, we can explore…
Dave Paul elected chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee

OLYMPIA — “Our colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs are the economic engine of Washington state and the key to good jobs,” said Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) after being selected…
10th District Legislative Update – a report on the 2024 session
If you didn’t get it in the mail, or prefer reading things online, click here or on the photo below to read my report on the 2024 session of the…
Progress on key issues
Dear neighbors, I’m happy to report that we made progress in the 2024 Legislative Session on fundamental issues that affect all of our families. This e-newsletter covers public safety, housing,…
Supporting our local youth—and hearing directly from you
Dear neighbors, I’m pleased to report that lawmakers made significant progress on the issues that matter the most to families and residents in our community during this short 60-day session….
Bill lowering the cost of life saving medication signed into law
OLYMPIA – Those dealing with chronic illness and allergies received financial relief with Gov. Jay Inslee signing HB 1979 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Dave Paul (D- Oak Harbor), the…
Town hall Wednesday in La Conner, and more dates in March & April
Dear friends and neighbors, Now that the legislative session is over, I’m looking forward to being back in our district and spending the rest of the year listening to constituents—and…