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Recapping the 2026 Legislative Session and Election Year Restrictions. | April 27, 2026
Friends and Neighbors, The 2026 legislative session was full of hard choices. We faced difficult budget and revenue decisions and a hostile federal government. I worked to tackle issues like…
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House passes Walen bill ensuring pet insurance coverage continues | February 11, 2026
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a bill protecting insurance coverage for household pets. House Bill 1078 prohibits a pet insurer from canceling or refusing to renew a pet…
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Budget Decisions Ahead – Let’s Make Sure Working Families Aren’t Left Behind | April 26, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, As we enter a critical stage in the legislative session, I want to take a moment to share where things stand on the state budget—and why…
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“Community means being there for each other”: Governor signs Walen non-profit property tax exemption. | April 7, 2025
OLYMPIA – The governor has signed legislation that exempts non-profits from property taxes when they rent or loan the property to other non-profits or government entities. House Bill 1094, sponsored…
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Crafting a carefully balanced budget that protects Washington’s future | April 4, 2025
Friends and Neighbors, Before I get into the latest on what’s happening in Olympia, I want to quickly thank all of you that joined me, Rep. Osman Salahuddin and Sen….