Dear neighbors, It was my pleasure to travel throughout the 24th District and the state this year–and I’d like to share the stories of the people I met. The first…
Category: Email updates
2023 Session Report to the 24th District
Dear friends and neighbors, Has our session report reached your mailbox? If not, it will likely happen within the next few days, but if you’d rather read it online, it…
House passes Tharinger bill on biomass, hog fuel, and clean energy
OLYMPIA—Legislation by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) will boost local jobs and clean energy in the 24th District and throughout Washington state. “Hog fuel—also known as wood waste —is a…
Update on the housing crisis and homelessness
Dear neighbors, One issue that I hear about so often is the housing crisis and homelessness. All of our families are affected by the skyrocketing price of housing—and the rise…
Legislative update on health care and the 2023 session
Dear neighbors, We’re tackling many issues this year in the House of Representatives, including health care, housing, economic development, and natural resources. This time, I’d like to give you a…
Good news: major new funding for better health care
Dear neighbors, There’s nothing more important or irreplaceable than the good health of you and your family. I’m happy to report that we secured critical funding and passed new legislation…
Legislative update on transportation, Highway 101, and ferries
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…
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…