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Important Announcement: E-Newsletter and Facebook Freeze

Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you for another incredible session! We’ve achieved significant milestones that will greatly benefit our community and state this year, and I’m deeply grateful for your... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Dhingra, Rep. Goodman, & Rep. Springer to Hold Feb. 17 Town Hall

Please join your lawmakers from the 45th Legislative District for a town hall meeting from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Lake Washington Institute of... READ MORE

Video Update, Offshore Wind Research, and Kirkland Corridor!

Dear friends and neighbors, Things are moving fast this legislative session as we work on important policy ideas for our communities. Read on for a video update, my bill to... READ MORE

Welcome to the 2024 legislative session & TOWN HALL INVITE!

Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is officially underway, spanning 60 days of discussions, decisions, and opportunities to shape the future of our state. Your engagement is essential,... READ MORE

Fall wrap-up and 2024 priorities

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  I hope you enjoyed your summer and fall. As we head into the final months of the year, I wanted to share with you a few... READ MORE

Staying safe during excessive heat and wild fire season

Dear neighbors,  The dog days of summer have arrived. Unfortunately, this means dealing with extreme heat and wildfire smoke.  I want to share some free resources for helping you deal... READ MORE

Legislative update: That’s a wrap on the 2023 session!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This Sunday marked the end of the legislative session! Please watch the video linked below for a legislative recap. Then scroll down for a breakdown of... READ MORE

Legislative Update: After Cutoff

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  House of Origin cutoff has officially passed! The House of Representatives worked long hours and several late nights to pass legislation important to Washington State.   Protecting... READ MORE

House addresses increasingly dangerous wildfire seasons

OLYMPIA – The Washington House took major steps to address an increasingly dangerous wildfire season this week as Rep. Larry Springer’s HB 1578 passed unanimously through the House of Representatives. ... READ MORE

Legislative update on forest fires, tax relief, and environmental restoration work

Dear neighbors,  This is a quick update on issues that I’m working on during the 2023 session of the Legislature.  These issues—wildland forest fires, tax relief, and riparian restoration work—are... READ MORE