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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 ...

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Session accomplishments — and more work to come

Session accomplishments — and more work to come

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 ...

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Reminder: You're Invited to a 33rd District Telephone Town Hall

Reminder: You're Invited to a 33rd District Telephone Town Hall

Dear neighbors, The legislative session wrapped up on April 23 and it's great to be back in district. This is a great time to give you an update on our work in Olympia, as well as to hear from you and answer your questions. So my seatmates and I will be hosting ...

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Bills becoming laws

Bills becoming laws

Dear neighbors, On Thursday, the governor signed into law a number of bills I have been working on this session — and some I have been working on for several years. One was my bill banning female genital mutilation, SB 5453. Forty other U.S. states have already outlawed this cruel practice, ...

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Expanding housing options

Expanding housing options

Dear neighbors, Housing costs in our communities are unaffordable for too many folks. One of our top legislative priorities is growing the housing stock in our state so that families can find more affordable places to live. As we know, our district has the county’s most affordable housing, and we have ...

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Our Special Olympians come to Olympia

Our Special Olympians come to Olympia

Dear neighbors, Perhaps the most joyous part of the work we do here at the Legislature is learning about and honoring the achievements of the many brilliant, selfless, and accomplished people of Washington. Every year, we hear dozens of resolutions on the floor of the Senate recognizing individuals and groups who have ...

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Our Budget Reflects Our Values

Our Budget Reflects Our Values

Dear neighbors, It’s been a very busy week in Olympia. Our operating budget is the biggest bill we pass, and usually the one you hear about the most. It pays for all our ongoing investments – schools, health care, higher education, corrections, state parks and forests and the operations of state ...

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State funding for local projects

State funding for local projects

Dear neighbors, I am excited to share with you that the Senate’s proposed state capital construction budget this year funds a number of outstanding projects around our district that will increase affordable housing, revitalize the waterfront, improve the environment, build community, and more. The budget just passed the Senate unanimously this ...

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A prescription for lower prices

A prescription for lower prices

Dear neighbors, This halfway point in the 2023 legislative session means that we are spending hour after hour on the floor of the Senate this week debating and voting on bills. Yesterday we spent more than 3 hours debating more than a dozen amendments to the Workplace Safety Act (SB ...

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Join us for a town hall + make connections to good jobs through WorkSource

Join us for a town hall + make connections to good jobs through WorkSource

Dear neighbors, Do you have questions about what the Legislature is doing about health care, housing, the environment, or education this year? You’re invited to join your 33rd District lawmakers for an in-person town hall at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. Rep. Tina Orwall, Rep. Mia Gregerson, and I will ...

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