OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1287 into law, a key step toward faster, more coordinated responses to mental health crises in Washington. Sponsored by Rep. Alicia Rule…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, With just nine days left in this legislative session, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made—and the work that still…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Our district’s schools are facing immense financial stress, and it’s unacceptable. Some schools in Blaine and Mt. Baker are on the verge of being nonfunctional. Despite…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to start by thanking everyone who attended our recent town hall at Ferndale High School. Your engagement and passion for our community are truly…
OLYMPIA, WA – Community members are invited to join State Representatives Joe Timmons, Alicia Rule, and State Senator Sharon Shewmake for an in-person town hall on Saturday, March 15, at…
Dear friends and neighbors, I believe that everyone deserves to feel safe. As a social worker, I have worked with survivors and individuals recovering from trauma, making the protection of…
OLYMPIA – According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average cost of childbirth is between $14,000 and $26,000. Today, the House of Representatives took a major step toward making maternity…
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you for responding to the survey in my first e-newsletter this legislative session. The three issues our community is most concerned about are affordability, community…
Dear friends and neighbors, As a mother of three, I have always been, and will always stand committed to protecting children, supporting families, and ensuring safer communities. I’ve introduced the…
OLYMPIA – Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) and Rep. Michelle Caldier (R-Gig Harbor) have introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit insurance companies from capping reimbursement for anesthesiology costs. House Bill 1812 ensures…
