News

• 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

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  Shewmake’s Rural Childcare Access Act passes House with nearly unanimous, bipartisan support | February 14, 2020

  OLYMPIA— On Thursday, February 13, the Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to help struggling childcare providers and bolster the childcare workforce. “In… READ MORE

• It’s almost time for town halls | January 31, 2020

  It’s the end of week three of the nine-week legislative session! I’ve spent these first weeks introducing bills, testifying in committee hearings, and meeting with constituents. In addition to updating… READ MORE

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  Shewmake announces 2020 legislative priorities | January 17, 2020

  OLYMPIA – As the 2020 legislative session gets underway in Olympia State Representative Sharon Shewmake’s (D-Whatcom) is outlining her goals for the year. “My goals this session are to increase… READ MORE

• History made! | January 17, 2020

  Welcome to the 2020 Legislative Session! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year and are staying warm and safe with all the snow. As a part-time legislature, we… READ MORE

• Shewmake legislation to help farmers facing climate change | January 9, 2020

  BELLINGHAM – A bipartisan stakeholder group commissioned by State Representative Sharon Shewmake, D – Whatcom, released its final report making recommendations to the legislature of how they can best support… READ MORE

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  What can I do for you in Olympia? | November 30, 2019

  Happy Holidays! As the weather turn cold, I’m grateful for a warm home filled with family and friends. As the weather turns cold, I’m grateful for a warm home filled… READ MORE

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  Who’s ready for fall? | September 25, 2019

  Hello Whatcom! It’s officially fall! I start teaching classes today at WWU and I’m trying to get used to dropping my kid off at kindergarten in the mornings. It’s also… READ MORE

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  Rep. Sharon Shewmake schedules “listening sessions” and town halls throughout 42nd distict | August 21, 2019

  Dear friends and neighbors, I was proud to represent you and Whatcom County in Olympia for the 2019 legislative session. Now that I’m back home, let’s talk face-to-face! I’m hosting… READ MORE

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  Rep. Sharon Shewmake to serve on state emergency energy supply panel | June 19, 2019

  OLYMPIA – State Rep. Sharon Shewmake has been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Conservation by acting Speaker of the House John Lovick. Shewmake (D-42nd,… READ MORE