Dear friends and neighbors, It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since I was elected to serve as your state representative. As I said back then, I never…
Four sessions, 37 bills, hundreds of votes and countless constituent meetings later…

Dear friends and neighbors, It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since I was elected to serve as your state representative. As I said back then, I never…
After every session, I write a report of what we accomplished. It’s not an exhaustive list, but mainly things that I’m super proud to bring back to the district. Check…
Rep. Rep. Sharon Shewmake, D-Bellingham, talks about the need for more police officers and the investments made this year to support law enforcement agencies.
OLYMPIA – Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) led a group of legislators in writing to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) urging them to reach agreement with the new owners of the aluminum…
Neighbors and friends, I’m hosting some coffee conversations in the next few weeks to talk about what we accomplished this session and the work ahead of us. Please join me,…
Dear neighbors and friends, Session adjourned just over ten days ago and I’m still catching up with family as I watch for bill signings, communicate with advocates, and reach out…
OLYMPIA – Today, the final capital budget proposal was voted off the House floor. This state construction project makes major investments statewide and includes millions of dollars in investments for…
OLYMPIA – On Friday, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1988 by Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to spur clean technology development by deferring sales and use taxes on…
Dear friends and neighbors, There are just a few more days in session. And in those few days, we still have three budgets to negotiate, bills to pass, and bills…