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  Counting down to session | January 8, 2021

  Friends and neighbors,   As I was planning this e-newsletter, I watched with horror as rioters breached the barriers of the U.S. Capitol, stormed the building, assaulted police and members of… READ MORE

• Lekanoff, Shewmake, and Lovelett announce the Washington STRONG Recovery Bond Program | December 7, 2020

  OLYMPIA – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington lawmakers are taking action to stimulate local economies and protect those hit hardest. The Washington STRONG Act, developed by Rep…. READ MORE

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  Shewmake brings together workers and policymakers to find solutions to Intalco closure | May 7, 2020

  OLYMPIA – Representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Whatcom) virtually convened Intalco workers, labor representatives, Alcoa corporate representatives, economists and a bipartisan group of local, state, and federal policymakers to discuss potential solutions… READ MORE

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  We’re in this together | April 30, 2020

  Dear friends and neighbors, These weeks haven’t been easy. Doctors, nurses and hospital staff are working tirelessly. Families are grieving the 28 lives lost in our community, figuring out how… READ MORE

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  One week of Stay Home, Stay Healthy | March 30, 2020

  Dear friends and neighbors, We’re one week into Governor Inslee’s Stay Home and Stay Healthy order, and hopefully we are all adjusting to the necessary, tough changes. From upended lives,… READ MORE

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  End of Session Report | March 13, 2020

  Each year, I send a report to your mailbox with the details of what we accomplished during the legislative session. For those of you who didn’t receive one, please check… READ MORE

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  Preparing ourselves and our community for coronavirus | March 11, 2020

  Dear friends and neighbors, I’m writing to provide you with an update on the resources available to you regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, which is now confirmed in both Whatcom… READ MORE

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  Shewmake natural gas bill will save consumers money and protect the environment | March 11, 2020

  OLYMPIA – A bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Whatcom) to direct utilities to fix leaks in natural gas infrastructure passed the state legislature this week with wide bipartisan… READ MORE

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  Happy Saturday! | February 29, 2020

  I’m always inspired by the number of engaged, thought-provoking questions at town halls! Last Saturday was no different. I answered more than thirty-five questions on things that matter to all… READ MORE

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  Cut-offs, budgets, and town halls | February 17, 2020

  Hello friends and neighbors Before getting into my usual newsletter content, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the difficult times that our neighbors in Sumas, Nooksack, and Everson… READ MORE