Dear friends and neighbors, The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and this is one of the busiest periods of time for teachers, parents, and students as we gear up for summer. As a special education teacher in the Camas School District, I’m working ...
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VANCOUVER —Sen. Adrian Cortes (D-Battle Ground) will host a town hall at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April. 11, to discuss the 2026 legislative session and the issues impacting the 18th Legislative District. In-Person Town Hall with Sen. Adrian Cortes Saturday, ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, I hope to see you at my in-person town hall this Saturday, April 11, at Washington State University Vancouver. Here are the details: In-Person Town Hall with Sen. Adrian Cortes Saturday, April 11 Doors open: 11:30 ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session officially ended earlier this month. When this year’s 60-day session started in January, my top priority was delivering results for southwest Washington. I passed legislation that focusses on special education, funding our schools, preventing election fraud, protecting the health of our ...
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I worked hard to ensure this funding was included in the proposed budget so we can ensure Fire District 3 has the resources they need to keep our communities safe. These funds will be used for roof and heat pump ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Adrian Cortes (D-Battle Ground) to close a loophole in the Growth Management Act (GMA) that impacted Clark County’s agriculture and forest lands passed the Washington State Legislature on Tuesday. Senate Bill 5820 repeals authorization in the GMA allowing industrial development on timber, agricultural, and mineral resource lands or critical environmental ...
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OLYMPIA — Senate Democrats introduced a capital budget proposal on Monday, Feb. 23, that would direct $4 million in funding to an Evergreen Habitat for Humanity project in unincorporated Clark County. The project includes the purchase of nearly 19 acres of property, which holds two adjacent mobile-home parks, known as the Hidden Village Mobile Homes. This project will ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session is moving right along! My staff and I remain laser-focused on delivering results for the 18th Legislative District and people across the state. We are committed to funding our schools, supporting working families, and ensuring our communities are safe and healthy. ...
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OLYMPIA — Five bills sponsored by Sen. Adrian Cortes (D-Battle Ground) continue to move through the legislative process. The bills address student safety, patient support, consumer protection, community safety, and election integrity. Senate Bill 5951 authorizes public and private schools to maintain and use a supply of albuterol. Albuterol can be life saving for ...
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Dear friends and neighbors – It’s already week two of the 2026 legislative session, and our office is working hard to deliver results for the 18th Legislative District and Washington state. Last session, we passed legislation to increase investments in public ...
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