Author Archives: bwilliams

23 Jan
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2026 legislative session update

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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09 Dec
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It’s time we give Washington state students basic financial education

Dear friends and neighbors –  On Thursday, I joined State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti and financial education advocates to announce a bill I’m sponsoring to require financial education as a graduation requirement in Washington state. This legislation would ensure every student ...

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10 Nov
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We must prioritize working families

Dear friends and neighbors,  We face immense challenges in our state — economic uncertainty from inflation, tariffs, and cuts to federally funded programs are putting the financial security of many working people at risk. I’ve spent this year meeting with ...

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23 Oct
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I know how important education is

Dear friends and neighbors,  It’s officially fall, and I’m back in the classroom teaching special education. As an educator in the Camas School District and a parent, I know how concerned teachers, parents, and students are about the potential impact ...

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16 Jun
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Cortes to host education roundtable today

VANCOUVER — Sen. Adrian Cortes (D-Battle Ground) is hosting an education roundtable with local education leaders to discuss the 2025 legislative session and future education policy 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 16.   Cortes will be joined by Rep. Monica Stonier, Camas ...

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09 Jun
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Cortes to host education roundtable June 16

VANCOUVER — Sen. Adrian Cortes (D-Battle Ground) is hosting an education roundtable with local education leaders to discuss the 2025 legislative session and future education policy 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 16.   “This legislative session we secured more education funding ...

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20 May
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Governor signs Cortes bill to authorize potentially up to 13 new special license plates

OLYMPIA — Legislation that authorizes potentially up to 13 new special license plates and puts into place a more meaningful process by which future special license plates can be authorized was signed into law Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5444, sponsored by ...

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02 May
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That’s a wrap on the 2025 session!

Dear friends and neighbors –  My first session as your state senator officially came to a close Sunday, and we achieved many important things for all Washingtonians, despite facing a significant budget shortfall. These 105 days were not easy, and ...

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23 Apr
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Join me for a special post sine die telephone town hall on Wednesday, May 7!

Dear friends and neighbors –  We are just four days away from sine die, meaning the 2025 legislative session is almost over! I’m excited to invite you to a telephone town hall, where I will share updates on the session, ...

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01 Apr
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Investing in education is my top priority 

Dear Friends and Neighbors – Right now, we face the most significant threat to federal funding of key early learning and K-12 programs in Washington. This potential loss would be detrimental to the well-being and future success of children across ...

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