Category Archives: E-News

Dear friends and neighbors, Now that the 2026 legislative session has officially concluded, I’ve put together a report summarizing all the great work we achieved this year. You should be receiving a printed copy in your mailbox. If you haven’t received it, or you’d rather read it online, click here or ...

Dear friends and neighbors, After nine weeks of work, the 2026 legislative session ended last Thursday evening. Short sessions like these are difficult, and the ongoing budget challenges we face made our work in Olympia this year particularly tough. But ...

Dear friends and neighbors, It’s hard to believe, but we’re already in the second-to-last week of the 2026 session. Before we adjourn next Thursday, I wanted to share some details about our proposals to provide relief for folks who were ...

Dear friends and neighbors, We’ve reached the halfway point in the 2026 legislative session. Before we adjourn in March, I’m taking time this month to a hold a town hall — and you’re invited! I’ll join my seatmates, Reps. Mia ...

Dear friends and neighbors,   We just passed a key session milestone on Wednesday: policy cutoff. It’s the final day policy committees can vote to advance bills further in the legislative process. I’m thrilled to report that many of my bills survived this key deadline! Here are some of my ...

Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session is here, and I’m excited to be back in Olympia as your state senator. I’m also honored to have been selected as caucus vice chair by my Senate Democratic colleagues. I’m proud ...

Dear friends and neighbors, The Legislature adjourned Sunday. It was a difficult session on many fronts, from the budget deficit to losing dear colleagues. I’m proud we ended the session on time with balanced budgets and key investments for our ...

Dear friends and neighbors, It’s hard to believe we’re in the last stretch of the legislative session. We have much to do before we adjourn April 27, including passing a balanced state budget that preserves essential services. The deficit we ...

Dear friends and neighbors, We’re more than half-way through the 2025 legislative session. Things are moving quickly, but I’m taking time this month to hold some town halls – and you’re invited! Keep scrolling for details about these events, as ...

Who: Sen. Tina Orwall, Reps. Mia Gregerson & Edwin Obras, and residents of the district! What: Community Town Hall When: March 15, 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: Highline College – Building 8, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA ...