E-Newsletters

Dear friends and neighbors, I wanted to prepare this look back at some of the metrics from the 2026 legislative session for you - the communications this office received, the work we did on constituent assistance, the bills we sponsored and passed, and more. I am happy to have one of ...

Dear friends and neighbors, As you know, this Friday is the 25^th anniversary of the September 11^th terrorist attacks. It is hard to believe that 25 years have passed since that tragic day, and this is an opportunity to remember and reflect upon the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the courage ...

Dear friends and neighbors, We are well into August, with all that summer brings — fun days for families visiting state parks, children home from school, and legislators preparing our bills and budget items for the next legislative session. But not everything about summer is good news, and a lot of ...

Dear friends and neighbors,   The primary election is in the rearview mirror, and many of you have voting on your mind. I have received emails asking about our election system and the work we are doing in the Legislature to make sure our elections are safe and secure and that every voter has the chance ...

Dear friends and neighbors, During the legislative session, my job as a senator is to be in the capitol building, developing policies and voting on bills. But when we are not in session, I spend as much time as I can out in the community, learning from the public about what ...

Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you are having a wonderful summer! It is a time for kids being home from school, road construction on I-5, Saturdays in the park, and the long days when you can fit so much in. There are fun events and activities scheduled at our local ...

Dear friends and neighbors, I have heard from many of you with thoughts, questions, and concerns about the rates we pay for electricity and utilities through Puget Sound Energy, and the possibility of future rate increases. Privately owned utilities in Washington state, like PSE, cannot raise rates freely the way your internet ...

Dear friends and neighbors, In these emails, I share updates about all the bills we have passed on all sorts of different issues. But ultimately, the act of just passing a bill does not matter by itself. What matters is making real change in the lives of Washingtonians. That is why I ...

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our town hall last week! About 100 constituents joined us to talk about the legislative session, the policies we’re working on over interim, and what comes next. Thank you also to everyone who came ...

Dear friends and neighbors, Many of you have reached out about SB 5974, a bill we passed this year to require sheriffs to meet the same certification standards that all other law enforcement officers do. We all want safe, effective, professional and trusted law enforcement in our community, and this ...