Category Archives: E-News

Dear 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.   ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...