Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1432 into law, marking a significant milestone in Washington’s efforts to ensure equitable access to mental health and substance use…
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…
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…
OLYMPIA – A bill to increase pay for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) has passed the State House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join us for an in-person Town Hall meeting for the 23rd Legislative District on April 13th, hosted by Rep. Tarra Simmons, Sen. Drew Hansen, and Rep. Greg Nance. This is…
