E-Newsletters

Dear neighbors, Thank you for joining me for the last 29 years as I have represented our communities in the Legislature. I’m proud to say that this session — my final one — featured important progress for the people of Washington and especially for the people of the 33^rd Legislative ...

Dear neighbors, I’m writing today to say goodbye. It has been my privilege to serve the people of the 33rd Legislative District and the people of the State of Washington for the last 29 years. I am in awe at the amazing progress we have made together over the last few ...

Dear neighbors, Don’t forget: my seatmates Rep. Tina Orwall, Rep. Mia Gregerson, and I will be holding an in-person town hall tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Highline College, the Student Union Building 8 (see below for details, including a link to a map of the campus). I hope you will join ...

Dear neighbors, Do you have questions about what the Legislature is doing about health care, housing, the environment, public safety, or education this year? You’re invited to join your 33rd District lawmakers for an in-person town hall at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Highline College. Rep. Tina Orwall, Rep. Mia ...

Dear neighbors, When you reach out to my office, we have a terrific team to help respond to your concerns, incorporate your feedback into legislation, and connect you with resources that can help you, your family, and your community. Marvin Rosete has joined my office as the new legislative assistant. Marvin brings ...

Dear neighbors, Our state has benefited greatly from having a well-designed regulatory framework for cannabis that works well for consumers and businesses — one that has established public trust. When there are new developments in the market, it’s important that we update our system to maintain that public trust. I am concerned that ...

Dear neighbors, When I talk to constituents, one of the things I hear most often is that the prices of prescription drugs are out of control. And high prices mean people can’t afford lifesaving and life-sustaining medications. When people can’t afford their prescriptions, they cut back, or skip doses, or cut ...

Dear neighbors, The short version is: if you would like to help reduce noise and air pollution around Sea-Tac Airport, click these bill numbers and register your support for Senate Bill 5955 and House Bill 2103 before Tuesday. For the longer version, read on. For years, my seatmates and I have ...

Dear neighbors, Do you know a young person who wants to learn more about what goes on in their state government? They will have a great experience and get a good education too. It’s a week-long program during the legislative session, which starts the second week of January and will run ...

Eight-year-old Hugo Bujnevicie, a resident of the 33rd Legislative District, convinced lawmakers to approve Rep. Orwall’s bill HB 1222, which requires insurance coverage for hearing aids. Dear neighbors, We recently finished a legislative session packed with policies to put people first — bills that will strengthen an economy that works for ...