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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

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  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