Category Archives: E-News

07 Mar
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Focus on affordability: Looming Medicaid cuts would upend years of work to expand health care access

Hello neighbors, In my last newsletter, I highlighted the work we’ve done to increase health care access, coverage, affordability, and quality, especially for those enrolled in Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program. With Congress proposing $880 billion in cuts to ...

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28 Feb
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Focus on affordability: Reducing health care costs, increasing access

Dear friends and neighbors, Affordability is the top issue you contact my office about, and I share your concern. The cost of living is just too damn high. So, over the next few weeks, I’m going to share with you ...

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14 Feb
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Building an economy that works for all Washingtonians

Dear friends and neighbors, Families are feeling the strain of rising costs, from housing and health care to education and everyday essentials. That’s why I’m supporting efforts to build an economy that works for all Washingtonians. Addressing our housing shortage ...

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07 Feb
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Increasing special education funding

Dear friends and neighbors, We’re officially a quarter of the way through the 2025 legislative session! This week, the Senate passed its first bills of the session, and we continue to advance legislation that tackles the issues facing Washington families. ...

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04 Feb
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Protecting local news and pilots

Friends and neighbors,    The 2025 legislative session is moving quickly, and I’m committed to keeping you informed on the work being done to tackle key challenges in our communities. From protecting workers to strengthening public safety, we’re making meaningful progress.  ...

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24 Jan
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Supporting local journalism and student success

Friends and neighbors,  The 2025 session is only a couple of weeks old, but we’re already hard at work looking for ways to make our community and state better for you.  As chair of the Transportation Committee, I’ve been busy ...

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17 Jan
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Welcome to the 2025 legislative session!

Friends and neighbors,  The legislative session has officially started! It’s an honor and a privilege to continue championing our communities’ priorities in Olympia for you.  We’re already off to a busy start, and I want to quickly share some of ...

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15 Jul
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Park it at a state park this summer

I could be biased, but I can say with near certainty Washington is the country’s most beautiful state.  My suspicion was confirmed again on my recent trip to Palouse Falls in Whitman County — designated as our state’s official waterfall ...

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11 Jun
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Let’s work together to reduce air pollution

I’m so happy to share with you a great opportunity to help reduce dangerous air pollution in communities across the Puget Sound region. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is offering grant application assistance through funding from the Climate Commitment ...

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15 May
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Work with Washington State Ferries!

Here’s a great opportunity to help start an exciting and rewarding career with Washington State Ferries.   Washington’s ferries are as iconic as they are beautiful, but they’re also a critical mode of transportation for thousands of Washingtonians each day.  That ...

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