Dear friends and neighbors, We are now concluding week seven of nine in the 2026 legislative session. This week marks Opposite House Policy Committee Cutoff – the final day for…
Getting the Work Right – for Today & for the Next Generation
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Legislative Update: Kids Are at Risk. Here’s What I’m Fighting For
Dear friends and neighbors, These are hard times, and our community feels it everywhere. Groceries cost more. Housing feels out of reach. Childcare is hard to find and harder to…
Welcome to the 2026 Legislative Session: Putting Affordability First
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening in your state Legislature – important issues, what I’m working on, and how you can get informed…
Ferguson Signs Rule Bill to Reduce Delays in Mental Health Crisis Treatment
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…
96-days in Olympia
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…
WA Schools Are on the Brink—Here’s How We Fix It
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…
Washington’s Budget Crisis: How It Impacts You & What’s Being Done
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…
You’re Invited: 42nd LD Community Town Hall
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…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Upcoming Town Hall, Stronger Laws, & Safer Streets
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…
Expanding Access to Affordable Maternity Care for Families
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…