This week we are highlighting two budgets: the transportation budget and the capital budget. You can read more about the operating budget in this earlier e-newsletter. Next steps? Negotiations with…
Category: Email Updates
E-newsletter: Upcoming Town Hall, bills on the move…and in the news
Policy Cutoff Last week was policy committee cutoff at the Legislature. With over 2000 bills introduced this session, it is a challenge to make sure that everything keeps moving…
Video update: Arming teachers with tools to support mental health
Check out my latest video update about increasing school safety by giving teachers, staff and students the tools they need to support student mental health and well-being. The bill I…
E-newsletter: Taking care of the care workers
I hope you stayed warm and safe during the snowstorm this week. The Legislature was closed Monday, for the first time in anyone’s recent memory. But we are back, doing…
Video update: Helping struggling families
Check out my latest video update about helping struggling families, including heart wrenching testimony on the need to reform some of the requirements of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families…
E-newsletter: Keeping schools safe and people housed
Affordable housing In my most recent legislative video update I discussed the affordable housing crisis and a bill I am working on to help address the lack of affordable housing…
E-newsletter: 2019 Legislative session is off and running
Happy New Year First and foremost, thank you for the opportunity to once again serve you in the Washington House of Representatives. As we usher in the New Year, I…
Exciting Wins in Housing, Education & Construction
In a quick session, it is difficult to get everything done that you want to. I’m proud to share that despite time limitations, I was able to ensure unique and…
Governor signs Equal Pay & Children’s mental health legislation!
A good week to be a woman in Washington On Wednesday, Governor Inslee signed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act into law! I am beyond proud that this historic legislation passed…
School Walkouts & Foster Youth
Students walk out in protest of gun violence Kids across America—including students from schools in our district—walked out in protest on Wednesday, demanding that their leaders take steps to ensure their…