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!…
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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…
E-newsletter: That’s a wrap on the 2019 legislative session
Whew… The 2019 Session ended late last Sunday night after a marathon of long days and nights over the last week. Democratic majorities in the House and Senate allowed us…
Video update: Washington’s foster care system
Check out my latest video update on the crisis in Washington’s foster care system and what the legislature is doing to make things better for the young people who are…
E-newsletter: Town hall Saturday, climate change and more
Climate bills moving forward Thousands of kids staged a walkout last week to demand adults address climate change now. They know, I know, we are seeing the dramatic impact humans…
Hate crimes, orcas and parent students
We have been putting in a lot of long hours and late nights voting bills out of the House, but it has all been worth it as we pass…
Video Update: Advocating for early learning
Check out this video I recently filmed with some of my colleagues about the importance of early learning and childcare for kids, parents, and the economy. I am happy to…
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…