When I came to the Legislature in January, I was assigned to sit on several committees in the state House. With my background as a pharmacist and my experience as…
Serving on the highest-volume committee: Civil Rights & Judiciary
Category: Email Updates
Making college affordable for everyone
When I graduated from high school, I had only been in the United States a few years. My family came here as refugee immigrants. As a teenager it wasn’t easy…
Putting people first: 2019 session wraps up
The 2019 legislative session in Olympia has concluded, and I’m so happy to be back at home in the 41st District! It’s hard for me to put into words what…
E-newsletter: Investing in our State’s Infrastructure
This week we are highlighting two budgets: the transportation budget and the capital budget. You can read more about the operating budget in this earlier e-newsletter. Next steps? Negotiations with…
Caring for our families
Hello from your state capitol! It’s House of Origin Cutoff in the Legislature this week. That’s the deadline by which bills must be voted out of the chamber in which…
Environmental bills progressing, long-term care act passes, upcoming town hall
Posing for a selfie at the Environmental Priorities Coalition Rally back in January. Photo: LSS Thank you for your heartfelt emails in support of environmental bills I have received many…
Recognizing Lunar New Year and more legislative news
Greetings from Olympia! It is the beginning of Week 4 of the 2019 legislative session, and I’m excited to share some of the things I’ve been working on with you….