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, 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…
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State House of Representatives recognized the Bremerton High School Varsity Boy’s Basketball team with a House Resolution. The team won the 2025 2A State Championship,…
OLYMPIA – In a major step forward for mental health care in Washington, the State Senate near-unanimously passed House Bill 1432 today, sending the bill to the Governor’s desk. …
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 – Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1432 which establishes a definition of “medical necessity” that includes mental health services and substance abuse disorder services. …
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…
OLYMPIA – Currently, people in Washington state prisons have their right to vote taken away as part of their punishment. While people’s voting rights are automatically restored upon release, a…
