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…
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Updates, information and resources on the coronavirus
House Democrats put together a new website about the coronavirus. You can find it here. This site will be updated with new information, resources and links as our state battles…
Legislature passes capital budget prioritizing homelessness, environment, school construction
The Legislature passed a supplemental capital budget that makes strong investments in housing, shelter, environmental cleanup and school construction. The budget first passed yesterday in the state House of Representatives…
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…
Legislative radio news from Olympia: House construction budget makes big investment in housing
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Legislative update: Budgets that put people first
This week, the House introduced all three budget proposals—operating, capital budget and transportation. As chair of the House Capital Budget Committee, I’d like to tell you a little about our…
House construction budget invests $100 million in affordable housing
OLYMPIA—To tackle the state’s crisis in homelessness and affordable housing, House Democrats are proposing a massive $100 million investment focused on getting people off the streets and into permanent housing….
Legislative update: Mass timber means jobs, and guarding against the corona virus
Mass timber is reaching critical mass I’ve pushed hard for years to help create a mass timber market here in Washington state. We are in a prime position to be…
Legislative Update: Homelessness, childcare, jobs and health care
Here’s a quick update on four major issues I’m working on during the 2020 session. Housing Homelessness was the No. 1 issue in a new statewide poll, and you can…
Coastal lawmakers preview the 2020 session
ABERDEEN— Lawmakers from the 19th and 24th District focused on kitchen table issues—transportation, health care, jobs and childcare—during the 2020 Legislative Send-Off. Transportation “This session, the big thing will be…