Category Archives: E-News

Hello neighbors, Now that the 2026 legislative session has officially concluded, my seatmates and I have put together a newsletter highlighting all the great work we achieved this year. You should be receiving a printed copy in your mailbox. But ...

Hello neighbors, We’re at the end of our seventh week of session — and it’s been an exciting one! The Senate passed this year’s proposals for the operating, transportation, and capital budgets. These multi-billion-dollar funding packages support our entire state, ...

Hello neighbors, Next week, I’m joining Reps. Lillian Ortiz-Self and Strom Peterson for two town halls with folks in our district. These events are a great opportunity to ask us questions and hear about how we’re working to protect Washington, ...

Hello neighbors, Like many of you, I am shocked and outraged by the chaos and terror Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are causing in Minneapolis. My parents and grandparents immigrated to America in search of a better life, and ...

Hello neighbors,  Making Washington a more affordable place to live is one of my top priorities this session. I know the word affordability means something different to every person and family in our district, so I want to hear from you about what would help ease ...

Hello neighbors, I’m hosting two coffee chats this Sunday, Dec. 14, and you’re invited! With the 2026 legislative session around the corner, I want to hear from you about your priorities and the issues that concern you most. Please join ...

Hello neighbors, More than 70,000 Snohomish County residents relying on SNAP food benefits did not receive their monthly allocations on time because of the federal government shutdown. But thanks to federal court orders requiring the Trump administration to continue paying ...

Hello neighbors, You deserve to feel safe anywhere you go in Washington. That’s why I’ve been fighting this session to increase public safety for every community in our state. Last week, I proudly voted for bills to do just that ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  One of the topics I hear most about is housing costs and availability. I am proud to support policies to cut red tape to help build homes more quickly. But it takes time to build a ...

Hello neighbors, Transportation is always on my mind — not just because I chair the Senate Transportation Committee but because I know and see how essential transportation is for everyday life. Whether it’s getting our kids to school or ensuring ...