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…
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2022 End of Session Report
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…
Video Update: Rep. Shewmake on Public Safety
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.
State legislators urge agreement to reopen smelter and restart jobs
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…
Intalco Letter 2022
Meet me for coffee?
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,…
Flooding response – what’s been done in session and where the work continues
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…
Capital budget invests in Whatcom County with funding for flood response, smelter and local projects
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…
Shewmake bill to encourage clean technology development and family-wage jobs passes House
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…
Senate-House Collaborations // Transportation Package
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…