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…
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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…
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…
Fighting the coronavirus here in Washington state
Dear neighbors, Washington state is experiencing an increase in cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and it is anticipated that the virus will continue to spread. There have been several deaths….
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….