{"id":3154,"date":"2026-01-29T16:31:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/?p=3154"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:43:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:43:08","slug":"the-2026-legislative-session-is-in-full-swing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/2026\/01\/29\/the-2026-legislative-session-is-in-full-swing\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 Legislative Session is in Full Swing!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear friends and neighbors,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s\u00a0such an honor to continue serving the 5th Legislative District \u2014 first as\u00a0a\u00a0state representative, and now,\u00a0as your\u00a0state senator.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0deeply grateful for the trust\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0placed in me\u00a0and\u00a0excited to keep fighting for the people, families, and communities\u00a0who\u00a0make our district so special.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This month, I was officially sworn in as your\u00a0senator, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a moment that reminded me why I do this work: to\u00a0ensure our neighborhoods are safe, our families have opportunities to thrive, and our kids can reach their full potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we wrap up the second week of this year\u2019s 60-day legislative session, I want to share what I\u2019m focused on, what\u2019s coming up, and how you can stay connected with what\u2019s happening at the Capitol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Priorities for\u00a0this Legislative Session<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This short session comes at a critical time for our state. My focus is on protecting our communities and\u00a0ensuring\u00a0Washington\u00a0remains\u00a0a place where everyone can thrive. Some of my top\u00a0priorities\u00a0this session include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n