Olympia – Legislation to expand the number of schools that offer free meals to all of their students passed the Washington House of Representatives today with a vote of 93-3….
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Move Ahead WA Transportation Package Brings Big Benefits to Spokane Region
Package invests heavily in preservation and maintenance, bus rapid transit, and communities historically left out Olympia – Democrats introduced the Move Ahead WA transportation package at a press conference today….
Virtual Town Hall Video, Films in WA, and Video Update
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who participated in the Virtual Town Hall last night. It is an honor to represent such an informed and passionate district. I…
Virtual Session, Supporting Healthcare Workers, School Lunches, and Virtual Town Hall
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2022 short legislative session has begun! With the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, the Washington House of Representatives will once again…
Child Nutrition, Promoting the Trades, and Exciting Developments at EWU
Dear friends and neighbors, I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with laughter, family, and delicious food. As we gear up for the legislative session, I wanted to share some of…
New Alternatives for Spokane, Early Learning and Child Development Centers, and Redistricting
Dear friends and neighbors, Over the last month I have had the pleasure of attending several ribbon cuttings for new facilities here in Spokane that I helped to secure significant…
Out and about in the 3rd District
Friends and Neighbors, I hope you have been enjoying your summer. Legislative sessions in Olympia are short but intense, so interims are the very best time for me to get…
Focus on Equality, Child Tax Credit, and Ashley’s House
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Focusing on Equality Happy Pride Month! June is always a month to celebrate how far the LGBTQ community has come and to remember how far we…
Session Wrap-Up, Bills Passed, and Wins for Spokane
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The legislative session adjourned, Sine Die, on Sunday, April 25. The last few weeks were a sprint, but I am proud of what we were able…
Governor Signs Riccelli Bill to Expand Access to Audio-Only Telehealth
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Gov. Inslee signed House Bill 1196, which expands access to telehealth by requiring insurance to reimburse audio-only telehealth. Last year the Legislature passed SB 5385, which required…