Neighbors, Happy New Year and welcome to the first week of the 2022 Legislative Session! Just like last year, we’ll be doing most of our work remotely to help keep…
Category: Email Updates
Transportation makes our district go round
Dear neighbors, Earlier this month, Congress passed a bipartisan infrastructure package that has nearly $8.6 billion for highways, bridges, public transit, electric vehicle chargers, high-speed internet, clean drinking water and…
Honoring veterans and resources for families
Friends and neighbors, Before I get into this week’s e-newsletter update sharing the latest resources for you and your family, I want to say thank you to our veterans. This…
Children’s mental health & child care remain critical issues
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The trees have really embraced the transition to fall here in the Pacific Northwest. But for many of our students, transitioning back to in-person school after…
Statement by Rep. Tana Senn on Rep. Walsh’s Comparison of Vaccination Policies to the Holocaust
Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), Chair of the House Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding Representative Jim Walsh’s anti-Semitic remarks and his wearing of a yellow Star of David…
Join Us TOMORROW, May 27 for a 41st LD Virtual Town Hall
Join us TOMORROW, May 27 for a Virtual Town Hall! Please join Rep. My-Linh Thai, Sen. Lisa Wellman, and me for a 41st District virtual town hall TOMORROW, Thursday, May…
The Legislature is adjourned!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last month, the Legislature adjourned a historic and unprecedented remote session. Not only will it be remembered for its entirely virtual environment, but my colleagues and…
Investing in Working Families & COVID-19 Updates
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As of this week, most K-12 schools are open for hybrid learning, all adults are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and the 2021 remote legislative session…
Intimidation v. Debate & the Washington Recovery Budget
Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Sunday, the House took a vital step in protecting our institutions of democracy and helping ensure the safety of our communities. Senate Bill 5038, which…
COVID-19 Relief & Vaccines: A road toward recovery
Dear Friends and Neighbors, In recent weeks, Governor Inslee signed into law some key bills the Legislature passed swiftly early this session. In addition, the governor recently made announcements on…