Hi neighbors, I’m back in our district following this legislative session and want to hear from you. I’ll be hosting coffee chats across the district later this month. You can sign up at the links below: Pioneer Square Friday, April 24th at 9:00 to 11:00am Register here. South Park Sunday, April 26th at 10:00am ...
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Hi neighbors, Last Thursday was Sine Die, the final day of the 2026 Legislative Session. Here’s an update on the state budgets, bills I passed, highlights from the session, and what’s next. Millionaires Tax After a historically long debate in the House, the Legislature passed a ...
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Hi neighbors, With another key legislative deadline behind us, here’s an update on bills that are still moving and what I’m hearing from you. What I’m saying on the Senate floor My office is receiving lots of feedback regarding the Millionaires Tax, which passed the Senate this Monday. Our ...
Read MoreDear Neighbors, I want to take a quick moment to remind you of my upcoming virtual town hall. Reps. Fitzgibbon and Thomas and I are hosting a virtual town hall on Monday, February 23, from 6-7 p.m. We’ll discuss what’s happening in Olympia and answer your questions. Feel free to submit questions ...
Read MoreFriends and neighbors, We’re hard at work in this short legislative session. I remain committed to making housing, health care, and child care more affordable and accessible and protecting our community against federal overreach. District updates Reps. Fitzgibbon and Thomas and I are ...
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Hi neighbors, The legislature adjourned last week. Although this was a very challenging session, we were able to produce a balanced budget and make progress for the state. Notable legislation: We passed crucial legislation this session, including creating more ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — A revised version of rent stabilization legislation, House Bill 1217, was proposed by a conference committee of House and Senate members Thursday. The bill could potentially be voted on as soon as Friday evening. The proposed compromise would ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation to improve access to birth control Tuesday. Senate Bill 5498, sponsored by Sen. Emily Alvarado (D-West Seattle), ensures people can access a one-year supply of birth control upon initial prescription. Current state law ...
Read MoreHello neighbors, We are over halfway through the legislative session, and I wanted to reach out with this update. Town hall Your input and opinions matter to me. I’m hosting a telephone town hall conversation with Reps. Fitzgibbon and Thomas ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — House lawmakers approved a controversial measure Monday evening to prohibit landlords from raising a tenant’s rent more than 7% in a 12-month period. House Bill 1217 passed 53-42 and will now head to the Senate for consideration. Under the ...
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