Dear neighbors, A big part of our job is keeping you informed—and there’s news that matters to all our families back in the 24th. The new transportation package released by…
Category: Email updates
Update on rural jobs, helping small schools, long-term care, and participating in your democracy
Dear neighbors, This e-newsletter is a way to keep you informed about issues important to all of our families in the 24th District. This week, I’d like to update you about…
October e-newsletter: An update on housing, tax reform, redistricting, and other issues
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast right now, so this enewsletter is our way of keeping you informed. We’d also like to hear from you, so feel free to get…
Answering your questions about WA Cares, a first-in-the-nation long-term care benefit
Dear neighbors, The WA Cares Fund is the next step in social safety programs that make long-term care affordable for you and your family. Workers contribute about 58 cents for every $100…
An update on insurance rates
Dear neighbors, Washington state’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently issued an emergency rule to prevent credit scores from being used to determine insurance premiums. This might mean a change in…
Three budgets that put people first
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast this week in Olympia, with the House and Senate both unveiling their proposals for the three state budgets: operating, capital, and transportation. This week,…
Winning the war against this virus and building a better future in rural Washington
Dear neighbors, I’m happy to report good news on a number of fronts. This e-newsletter has updates on our war against the covid virus, my work on developing a better…
Fast internet is not longer a luxury–it’s an essential service
Dear neighbors, This pandemic proved that broadband internet is now a basic, essential service, like power and water. So many workers and students were forced to do things remotely, a…
How to participate in your democracy and an update on COVID vaccines
Dear neighbors, I’d like to tell you about two related issues in this legislative update. First, new ways to participate during the 2021 session without driving to Olympia. Because of…
Updated information about the coronavirus–and what we can do about it
Dear neighbors, Because the coronavirus is such a huge issue right now, affecting all of our families, schools and businesses, I wanted to give you the latest information. Testing and…