Category Archives: E-News

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  I hope you are enjoying your summer and staying cool! In June, I cleaned out my classroom and wrapped up my work as a special education teacher for the school year. I’ve spent my summer break meeting with our neighbors, community leaders, and ...

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 ...

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 ...