Category Archives: E-News

Dear neighbors: Don’t forget to join your 45th District lawmakers at one of our two town halls this week: a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 16, from 6-7 p.m., or an in-person town hall on Saturday, March 18, from ...

Dear neighbors: Would you like to know what issues are before the Legislature this year? Do you have questions about specific legislation? You’re invited to join your 45th District lawmakers for two town halls: a telephone town hall on Thursday, ...

Dear neighbors: The work I do as your legislator in Olympia takes more than just one person – it takes a whole team. Whether you are emailing to give feedback on legislation before the Senate, calling for help navigating state ...

Dear neighbors: Every year I sponsor legislation brought to me by students in our district. This year, several excellent students of Mr. Dawson and Ms. Shoda at Lake Washington High School brought forward a bill to end the “pink tax.” ...

Dear neighbors: Whether you are a young person interested in serving as a page, a professional interested in government service, or a Washington resident who would like to make a difference, there are many ways to get involved in your ...

Dear neighbors: Would you like to know what issues the Legislature took action on this session? Do you have questions about specific legislation? You’re invited to join your 45th District lawmakers for an in-person town hall on Saturday, April 30 ...

Dear neighbors, Each year since I came to the Senate, we have finished on time, with a balanced budget that puts people first. This year was no different. Last Thursday, when we passed the budget and brought the 2022 legislative ...

Dear neighbors, It is so important that everyone in our state have access to justice. In recent years, the Washington Supreme Court has been taking great strides to make our court system easier to navigate for people who have limited ...

Dear neighbors, We’re halfway through the 2022 legislative session! Please join all three lawmakers from the 45th District—Rep. Larry Springer, Rep. Roger Goodman and me—for a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24. We will be  reporting ...