Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are rapidly approaching Sine Die, the last day of the session, on April 27. That means we are spending most of our time debating bills…
23rd LD Update: Fighting for our kids and bringing Bremerton pride to Olympia
Category: E-newsletters
23rd LD Update: Politics requires civility and fighting for mental health support
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to thank everyone who joined Rep. Greg Nance, Sen. Drew Hansen and me at our recent town halls. Our community members asked really important…
23rd LD Update: Join us for our next Town Hall! And an update on my bills!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Before I get into the latest on what’s happening at the legislature, I want to invite you to the 23rd Legislative District Town Hall happening on…
23rd Legislative Update: Celebrating Seahawk pride, and preparing for policy cutoff
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re one third of the way through this year’s legislative session, so here’s an update on what’s happening down in Olympia. Policy Cutoff is Coming You…
23rd LD Update: Getting more parents involved in schools and how we’re protecting vulnerable communities
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are now well into Week 4 of the legislative session. Our committees are busy hearing hundreds of bills and I’ve been meeting with constituents. Last…
23rd LD Update: Welcome to the 2025 Session, leadership updates, and second-chance legislation
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’ve just finished week two of the 2025 Legislative Session. This year is a long session, lasting 105 days with our work here in Olympia scheduled…
23rd LD Update: Health Care & Wellness, Transportation & Capital Budget Wins
Dear friends and neighbors, This session we have made some important strides in healthcare. We expanded coverage for preventive services, ensured access to essential healthcare, and made life-saving medication more…
23rd LD Update: Community Focused Legislation for Justice, Safety, and Accountability
Dear friends and neighbors, I am pleased to announce that the 2024 legislative session has come to a productive end! Despite its brief duration of 60 days, this session has…
District Update: Legislative Updates + How State Dollars are Spent at Home + Town Halls in April
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is a wrap! It concluded at 5:49 p.m. on March 7 and I’m now back home in Bremerton working on issues important…
23rd LD Update: An Update on Important Bills
Dear friends and neighbors, Did you know I get ideas for the legislation I introduce from so many of you? When I meet with you 1:1 or at community events…