News

• 2019 End-of-Session Report from Rep. Shewmake | May 16, 2019

  Dear Friends and Neighbors — My first session in the Washington State Legislature is officially in the books! This was the first time in a decade that a budget-year session… READ MORE

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  State construction budget shatters records for investments in education, housing and mental health | May 8, 2019

  OLYMPIA—The new capital budget (House Bill 1102) passed by the state House and Senate invests a record-breaking amount to build public schools, colleges, affordable housing and mental health facilities. In… READ MORE

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  Rep. Shewmake’s bill adding clarity and transparency to utility bills signed into law | May 1, 2019

  OLYMPIA – In one of her first efforts as Whatcom’s new state representative, Rep. Sharon Shewmake brought together power producers, utilities, and consumer advocates to find common ground on legislation… READ MORE

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  Legislature passes bill to help homeless college students succeed | April 16, 2019

  OLYMPIA – At just 15 years old, Charles Adkins of Everett found himself homeless. He finished high school with the support of a local nonprofit and ultimately received a full… READ MORE

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  All About Ag! – 42nd District E-News | April 15, 2019

  All About Ag! We live in a beautiful corner of Washington. Look east, and you’ll see vistas of dairy barns and blueberry fields framed by Mt. Baker. Look west, and… READ MORE

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  E-News from Olympia: Budget Edition | April 8, 2019

  House Budget Wins for Whatcom County We’ve been busy in Olympia, passing an operating budget, a transportation budget, and a capital projects budget for the House. We still have to… READ MORE

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  Shewmake succeeds in efforts to have funds for Fishtrap Creek erosion fix included in state House construction budget | March 28, 2019

  OLYMPIA – A thorny problem that literally cuts through the heart of Lynden is moving toward a win-win solution. State Rep. Sharon Shewmake is pushing for funding in the state… READ MORE

• Rep. Sharon Shewmake aims to raise college completion rates in high-demand fields | March 13, 2019

  OLYMPIA – More students will be able to complete their community, technical, or tribal college education in less time under the terms of a bill sponsored in the state House… READ MORE

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  Hello Whatcom County! | March 9, 2019

  Good news from Olympia! No matter what political party you belong to, when it really comes down to it, we all want to make sure we are proud of the… READ MORE

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  Rep. Sharon Shewmake’s milk-safety bill earns unanimous approval in state House | March 6, 2019

  OLYMPIA — In a move applauded by Washington’s dairy industry, lawmakers in the state House gave a unanimous thumbs-up to Rep. Sharon Shewmake’s bill that will allow in-state dairies to… READ MORE