E-Newsletters

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 ...

Dear friends and neighbors -  I just wrapped up my third week in the state Senate! It’s an honor to represent the 18th Legislative District here in Olympia. Our office has hit the ground running, and I’m working hard to deliver results for our district and state.   It’s ...