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Back in the People’s House! | January 23, 2019
Friends & Neighbors, I am truly humbled to be back in the “People’s House” fighting for our kids, working families and our South Sounds communities in our state capitol. Having…
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Read my end of session newsletter | May 9, 2018
In my end of session newsletter, I talk about the work I’ve done to lower property taxes, fund basic education, fight for our military service members and veterans, and improve…
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Lowering property taxes, future K-12 work, & addressing consumer protection | May 9, 2018
Voting for Lower Property Taxes Our communities, your family and our economy deserve better than constant property tax increases. I voted NO to the property tax increase proposed by the…
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Discussing childcare with Washington businesses | April 24, 2018
Discussing Childcare with the Association of Washington Business I had the pleasure of joining a panel at an Association of Washington Business and U.S. Chamber Foundation event titled “The Business…
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End of session wrap-up & town hall reminder! | March 19, 2018
Town hall on Tuesday, March 27 & Coffee with Kristine! My favorite part of this job is getting to talk to my neighbors about what matters most to you and…
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Keeping promises and problem solving | March 2, 2018
Keeping our promise to kids It should come to you as no surprise that my #1 priority in coming to Olympia was to get our K-12 education system fully-funded so…
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Mid-session review: NO on property taxes, YES on health care & child care | February 14, 2018
Voting NO on property taxes If you’re like my family, property tax bills have started hitting your mailbox and, wow. We’re all seeing an increase in our property tax bill,…
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Legislative update: Car tabs, child care, & corporate data breaches | February 1, 2018
Car tab & Sound Transit legislation moving forward I’ve heard from many of you about the high cost of car tabs and how that affects your budget. I’m continuing my…
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Child care costs, capital budget projects, and fair teacher pay | January 17, 2018
Addressing the high cost of child care Over the interim, I heard from many of you about the high cost of childcare. I fully understand that pain. As a working…
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Giving thanks to our military service members and veterans | November 22, 2017
Thankful for our veterans As Thanksgiving approaches, most of us will be consumed with menu planning, family time, and long afternoons watching football on the couch. My family has those…
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