Author Archives: oheersink

28 Aug
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Interim update

Dear friends and neighbors,  Throughout the summer, I’ve spent much of my time throughout our district and state, meeting with communities, business leaders, Tribes, local governments, and more. It’s been such an honor to meet many of you and continue ...

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09 May
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2024 Tribal Priorities Legislative Report

Download a PDF here: Tribal Priorities Legislative Report 2024

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19 Mar
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60 days of progress

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2024 legislative session is officially over! This session, we passed three robust and bipartisan budgets and made significant strides in policy for K-12 education, behavioral health, childcare, and housing. These policies and budget resources will ...

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23 Feb
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Nearing the finish line

Dear friends and neighbors,  We have just two weeks left in the 2024 legislative session! As we conclude week seven, I’m eager to share details with you on my bills and more.  LEGISLATIVE HAPPENINGS  Things move very quickly in the ...

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26 Jan
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Full steam ahead

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2024 session is truly in full swing! It is an immense privilege to once again serve the 47th Legislative District in the Washington State Senate and champion our communities’ priorities.    2024 LEGISLATION  My bills are ...

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02 Jan
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2023 Tribal Priorities Legislative Report

Click to view the 2023 Tribal Priorities Legislative Report.

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08 Dec
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I want to hear from you

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2024 legislative session is about a month away, and I am so excited to get started — but first, I want to hear from you. Please reach out with the questions, concerns and issues most ...

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15 Nov
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The Seattle Times: Salmon restoration is a matter of ecological, cultural survival

The journey toward breaching the four Lower Snake River Dams in the Columbia Basin has become a focal point in our collective efforts to restore salmon populations, honor Indigenous sovereignty and revive our cultural heritage. The dams — Ice Harbor, ...

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15 Nov
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King 5: ‘We need to maintain our presence:’ Indigenous representation increases in Washington State Capitol

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Indigenous population in Washington state is expected to grow by nearly 12% in the next 10 years. But last year in the state Legislature there was just one Native lawmaker. This year, change is coming. For ...

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27 Apr
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105 days of progress

Dear friends and neighbors,   The 2023 legislative session officially ended last Sunday! In our final week, we passed three historic budgets that provide real relief, support and resources to our neighbors in the 47th District and communities throughout the state.  ...

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