Newsletters

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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… READ MORE

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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… READ MORE

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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… READ MORE

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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… READ MORE

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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… READ MORE

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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,… READ MORE

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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… READ MORE

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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… READ MORE

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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… READ MORE

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  Survey reminder, town hall recap, and affordable child care | November 6, 2017

  Making child care affordable for all As a working mom, I know how important it is to have affordable quality child care options that allow me to work a full-time… READ MORE