News

• Richards: Transportation budget makes progress on ferries and local projects, though I voted against gas taxes | May 2, 2025

    OLYMPIA—The passage of a new two-year transportation budget means $15.6 billion in projects and improvements, said Rep. Adison Richards (D-Gig Harbor).  “I’m proud to say this transportation budget is… READ MORE

• Four bills by Rep. Adison Richards pass both chambers  | April 30, 2025

    OLYMPIA—Two bills introduced by Representative Adison Richards (D-Gig Harbor) are already signed into law and two more are awaiting the governor’s signature after passing the House and Senate.  “The… READ MORE

• Richards: New construction budget brings $147 million in local projects  | April 29, 2025

  OLYMPIA—The capital budget that passed with massive bipartisan support includes $7.5 billion in funding, including $147 million in specific projects for the 26th District.  “This is great news for people… READ MORE

• Richards bills stay alive | April 25, 2025

  OLYMPIA—As the last day of session, sine die, rapidly approaches, four bills introduced by Representative Adison Richards (D-Gig Harbor) are still alive and on the path to becoming law.  “The… READ MORE

• Governor signs first law passed by Rep. Adison Richards  | April 12, 2025

  OLYMPIA—Gov. Bob Ferguson put pen to paper on Friday, April 11, to make House Bill 1553 a new state law.  “This is about helping the dairy farmers in our state,… READ MORE

• Batten down the hatches: I oppose the current operating budget and gas tax increase proposals | April 3, 2025

  Dear neighbors, I oppose the current operating budget and tax proposals, from property tax to gas tax increases, and here’s why: When a storm is on the horizon, there is… READ MORE

• Telephone town hall tonight at 6:30 p.m.! | April 2, 2025

  You should get a phone call at 6:30 p.m. If you don’t, call 855-756-7530 and use the code 121124#. To ask a question, press zero on your phone, anytime, to… READ MORE

• Update on budgets and ferries–and two invitations for you! | March 25, 2025

    Dear neighbors,  It’s always refreshing to hear directly from you—your questions, your dreams, and the problems you see every day with your ideas to address those concerns.  Thank you to… READ MORE

• Capitol Ideas podcast! | March 17, 2025

  Had a wonderful conversation with Dan Frizzell on the Capitol Ideas podcast. We chatted about what’s happening in Olympia, how we can help working families, growing up in the 26th… READ MORE

• You’re invited! I hope to see you at the roundtables in Gig Harbor and Fox Island this weekend! | March 13, 2025

  Dear neighbors, I’m hosting a series of roundtable discussions around the 26th District on different issues. This weekend, I’ll be in Gig Harbor for a dialogue about economic development and… READ MORE