Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits! As we transition from the warmth of summer into the crisp embrace of autumn, I...
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The WA Cares Fund, a new state-run, long-term care insurance program, will begin payroll deductions on July 1. Originally set to take effect in January 2022, the...
The 2023 legislative session adjourned a little over a week ago on Sunday, April 23. Along with some high and low points, it’s been a busy few months. I’d like to...
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We're in the home stretch of the 2023 session. With just three weeks to go, the state's three main budgets—operating, transportation, and capital―are in the crosshairs of...
After spending several long days and late nights on the House floor debating and voting on bills, we've passed another legislative milestone. With some exceptions, Wednesday, March 8 was the last...
For the next several days, lawmakers will be spending long days and late nights on the House and Senate floors debating and voting on bills. That's because our next big deadline,...
We’re nearly halfway through the 2023 session. The pace is definitely picking up. With more than 1,500 bills introduced this session, there’s a lot of work to do.
We are nearing the one-month mark for the 105-day session. This week in Olympia, along with my seatmate, Rep. Keith Goehner, I co-hosted a 12th District Virtual Town Hall. I want...
It isn’t always easy to take part in activities at the Legislature, especially when you live far away from Olympia. That’s why I’d like to offer a way to meet with...
This is the first time in more than two years all 98 members have been in the House chambers together. It was wonderful, once again, to see families, friends, and supporters...