Friends and neighbors, Before we jump into my legislative update for the week, I want to address the evolving situation regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). On Tuesday, we transferred $100 million from…
Category: Email Updates
Supporting kids and families through policy and budget
Friends and neighbors, Short legislative sessions speed by and this one is no different. This week, we rolled out our House and Senate budget proposals and raced to pass bills…
Confronting our housing and homelessness crisis
Friends and neighbors, Homelessness reaches all ages, all races, all backgrounds. And we know there is no one cause. Too many people are one financial crisis away from being homeless….
Welcoming workplaces & hearing from you!
Friends and neighbors, We’re over halfway through session! Which means we’re spending less and less time in committee and more time on the House floor voting on bills. This week…
Access to OUR democracy
Friends and neighbors, Last week, dozens of armed demonstrators roamed the capitol and legislative buildings with long guns and tactical gear, scaring school children, families and visitors. Access to the…
Acting on gun violence and serving our vulnerable youth
Friends and neighbors, In the first few weeks of session I have been focused on responsible gun legislation, as well as bills that confront our child care crisis and ensure…
Child care for all!
Friends and neighbors, It’s my favorite time of year! The time for making laws…and history! The 2020 session begins with a new face at the House rostrum: Speaker Laurie Jinkins!…
Aging with dignity and security
Hello, Throughout this fall, I’ve been traveling across the state visiting with child care providers to learn more about the challenges of offering care and opportunities to expand. On these…
It may not be session – but I’m keeping busy!
While the legislative session officially ended in April, I wish I could say I have been taking it easy during the interim break. However, I use it as an opportunity…
E-newsletter: Keeping our schools and communities safe
I hope the start of the new school year has gone well for kids, families and educators across the district! As the new school year unfolds, I’ve been meeting with…