Category Archives: E-News

Dear friends and neighbors,  We are almost two-thirds of the way done with the 2025 legislative session! Can you believe it? Time in Olympia continues to fly by, but my team and I remain hard at work addressing the issues ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  We’re officially on day 37 of the 2025 session, meaning we’re over a third of the way done. While time has flown by, our team has spent each minute here in Olympia working to deliver for our ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2025 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 here in Olympia.    MY ROLES  ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2025 legislative session is just around the corner, and I am honored and excited to continue championing our communities’ priorities.  I am elated to share I’ve been selected to chair the Senate Business, Financial Services ...

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 ...

Download a PDF here: Tribal Priorities Legislative Report 2024

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...