District Newsletter

23rd District Legislative Update: Ferry Funding, LFOs, and Addressing the Nurse Shortage | April 20, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last week of the legislative session is upon us! The Legislature adjourns “Sine Die” (without end) this Sunday. Last week, we passed the “Opposite House”… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative Update: Resilient Washington Budget, Projects in the District, and Ferry Investments | April 4, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The budgets have finally been released! Serving on the House Appropriations Committee this year has given me a new perspective and opportunity to impact our state… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative Update: Bills Alive! and Latino Democratic Caucus | March 14, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who showed up for our town halls in Bremerton and Bainbridge Island! Hearing directly from you about your concerns, hopes, and aspirations… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative Update: Transform Justice Day of Action, Streamlining Relief for Blake, Town Hall, and Video Update | February 25, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, “Cutoffs” are internal deadlines that the Legislature sets for itself to focus our work and keep the legislative process moving forward. Last week was policy cutoff… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative News: Protecting Reproductive Care, Rental Stability, and Derelict Vessel Appeals | February 9, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Two issues that I have heard from you the most about are how we can protect our reproductive freedom and what are we doing to make… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative News: Speeding Up Patient Care, Removing Regulations for Physical Therapists, and the Working Families Tax Credit | January 31, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Bringing a perspective of lived experience to the Legislature is one of the most important things that a citizen legislator can do. While I often speak… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative News: Opening Week, Real Labor Real Wages, and Legislative Page Program | January 12, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you so much for returning me to serve as your voice in Olympia. It has been wonderful getting to meet with so many of you… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative News: Sine Die, Budget Investments, and Bills Passed | March 22, 2022

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature has adjourned sine die for the year! This year, in addition to passing supplemental operating, capital, and transportation budgets, we passed a new 16… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative News: Bills Alive, Prescription Language Drug Access, and Building Behavioral Health Capacity | March 3, 2022

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The end of the legislative session is fast approaching. The Legislature adjourns Sine Die on Thursday, March 10th. This week we are working hard to get… READ MORE

23rd District Legislative News: Move Ahead WA, Doulas, and Virtual Town Hall this Weekend | February 17, 2022

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, Democrats introduced the Move Ahead WA transportation package. This 16 year, almost $17 billion dollar package creates a sustainable, achievable future for our transportation… READ MORE