Dear friends and neighbors, Addressing the shortage of affordable housing in Seattle and across the state was a top priority for the 2025 Legislature. By the time we adjourned last month, lawmakers had approved several significant bills to expand our ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session adjourned for the year on Sunday evening. During the 105-day session, legislators introduced 2,387 bills, and we expect that Gov. Ferguson will sign about 400 into law over the next few weeks. ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Many of us are still trying to process the sudden passing of Frank Chopp. Frank was one of a kind: a community organizer, strategist, and statesman who cared deeply for our community in the 43rd Legislative ...
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Dear friends and neighbors: We are now more than halfway through the 2025 legislative session. As we have done for many years, your legislative team will be holding a town hall this weekend to meet with you and answer your ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session in Olympia is well underway. There has been an unusually large turnover in state leaders, with a new governor and many new members of the state legislature, including my new House seatmate, ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, When Rep. Frank Chopp retires from the Legislature at the end of the year, he will leave a legacy of transformational change for the 43rd Legislative District and our entire state. Frank’s remarkable 30-year career in ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Washington’s abundance of stunning and varied natural resources has made it a great state in which to live and work. As we face increasing threats from climate change, the Legislature is working to sustain and enhance ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Happy Pride Month! As we take time to celebrate and reflect on our long march toward equity and justice, I am deeply grateful to represent a community that is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ people ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Many of the new laws I sponsor each year originate with neighbors and community leaders who take the time to reach out to my office. I’m always eager to work with constituents to develop and advance ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Washington has consistently ranked as one of the best places in the nation to work. This year, the Legislature made meaningful progress in creating fairer and more equitable workplaces, increasing safety standards, and protecting consumers. Creating ...
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