Dear neighbors, Major news is happening this week in Olympia, with all three budgets getting hearings and possible votes. I have fought for local projects in the transportation and construction…
Category: Dave Paul
Working together to create more middle-class manufacturing jobs
Dear neighbors, We’ve passed the halfway point of the session, and I’m proud of the progress we’ve made. In this newsletter, I’d like to tell you about a major issue…
Statement by Rep. Dave Paul on vaccine shortage
I’ve been contacted by many people frustrated by changes to the vaccine rollout. I reached out to the Governor’s Office and expressed—in the strongest terms possible—that this is not acceptable…
Working together for better ferries
Dear neighbors, All of our families and businesses rely on good ferry service here in the 10th District. I want to keep you informed about new developments when it comes…
How you can participate in your democracy, and my legislative priorities for 2021
Friends, Keeping you informed is a huge part of my job as your representative. Here’s a quick update about the first week of the 2021 session. A guide to the…
Student Mental Health Resources and Unemployment Benefits
Friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined Sen. Lovelett, Reps. Lekanoff, Ramel, Shewmake, and me for a Northwest Washington Regional Facebook town hall earlier this week. We answered…
Governor signs Paul bill to explore Running Start summer school
OLYMPIA –On April 3, Governor Inslee signed legislation to create a Running Start summer school pilot program. House Bill 2864, sponsored by Representative Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor, establishes the pilot project…
Governor signs Paul bills to expand access to in-state tuition for veterans and families
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee has signed legislation sponsored by Representative Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor, to expand access to certain benefits for veterans and their children. “Our veterans and their families have…
Rep. Dave Paul congratulates Rep. Norma Smith on years of public service
OLYMPIA –On Wednesday, March 4, Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, announced her retirement from the House of Representatives. Rep. Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor, issued a statement of congratulations on a dedicated…
UPDATE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Friends, Many of us are concerned about COVID-19 (Coronavirus). I’d like to share the most up-to-date and relevant websites, as well as contact information for our local departments of health…