E-Newsletters

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 hard this last week to ensure my students finish the school year ready to succeed in the fall. Educators across the ...

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 a.m. Town Hall: 12-1 p.m.  WSU Vancouver Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110 (VDEN 110) 14204 ...

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 environment and agricultural lands in Clark County, and more. I also worked to ensure the 18th District received their fair share of resources in ...

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 replacements, which costs the department hundreds of thousands of dollars. I’m pleased that these hardworking folks will now be ...

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.   Legislative update:   The House of Origin cutoff recently ...

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, ...