Neighbors, Thanks to all those who came to my town hall with Representative Thai and Senator Wellman last Saturday. It was great to see and hear from so many of…
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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…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 41st Legislative District Town Hall, Saturday, March 23
Who: Senator Lisa Wellman, Representative Tana Senn and Representative My-Linh Thai What: Town Hall meeting with 41st Legislative District constituents. The 41st LD includes Bellevue, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Issaquah, Sammamish…
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…
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…
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…
Governor signs Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—This morning, in his conference room packed with lawmakers, advocates and supporters, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act into law. Washington was one the first states in…