E-Newsletters

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 safety, fund special education, and make housing more affordable. In addition, I worked tirelessly to make meaningful progress ...

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 graduates with the tools needed to manage their finances and build a secure, prosperous future for themselves, ...

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 parents who are concerned about cuts to the wrap around services they rely on and the rising ...

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 of district budget shortfalls.   I’ve spent the summer connecting with my fellow teachers and parents to ...

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 we had to make difficult decisions no one wanted to make in order to balance our budget. However, ...

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, discuss major issues facing the 18th Legislative District, and answer your questions.  Here are the ...

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 our state, specifically in rural areas. For 2023-24, the total revenue ...

Dear Friends and Neighbors -  Last Wednesday was the house of origin cutoff. This key deadline marks when bills need to pass their original chamber in order to continue advancing in the Legislature. The bills that passed the Senate and House by the cutoff are now in the opposite chamber.   I want to take a ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  Education is one of my top priorities as your senator. This session, I’ve sponsored legislation that gives local communities the power to decide the level of support needed to fund their schools, extends special education services, makes standardized testing accessible for remote students, and more.   As ...