Category Archives: E-News

Washington State Capitol Building
06 Feb
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Protecting your voter data & town hall recap

Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to  everyone who took the time to participate in our 3rd District telephone town hall earlier this week. We received several thoughtful questions for myself and Representatives Natasha Hill and Timm Ormsby. A robust ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
03 Feb
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Reminder: Telephone town hall tonight at 7 p.m.

Dear friends and neighbors, Your 3rd District legislators will be holding a telephone town hall tonight from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. I’ll be joined by Reps. Timm Ormsby and Natasha Hill answering your questions. If you don’t automatically get ...

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30 Jan
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Working to secure sustainable funding for Maddie’s Place

Dear friends and neighbors, One of my top priorities in the Legislature each year is working to secure funding for vital community programs and resources that improve lives in Spokane. Over the last several years, I have worked hard to ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
21 Jan
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WATCH: Creating more affordable housing in Spokane

Dear friends and neighbors, Creating more affordable housing in Spokane and across the state is one of my top priorities this legislative session. Last week, two bills I am sponsoring received public hearings in the Senate Housing Committee. Senate Bill ...

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12 Jan
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2026 legislative session is underway

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2026 legislative session officially kicked off today, and I’m so honored for the privilege to represent you in the Legislature again this year.   I know people in our community are facing many challenges, getting hit hard with rising costs at the grocery store, at the ...

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09 Dec
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WATCH: Working together to move Spokane forward in 2025 

Dear friends and neighbors,  In my time spent outside of the state legislative sessions, I work hard to stay connected with our community and listen intentionally. We held ‘mobile offices’ again this year, and I am grateful for the conversations ...

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03 Nov
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Food resources available in Spokane during SNAP disruption

Dear friends and neighbors,  I have been working for more than decade in the Legislature to end hunger and increase access to nutritious food in our community. That’s why I am so concerned that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits ...

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27 Oct
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Boosting tourism in Spokane and across the state

Dear friends and neighbors,  This month, I had the opportunity to speak at the State of Washington Tourism Summit, which took place right here in Spokane. I’ve been working on boosting our local tourism industry for many years and this ...

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09 Sep
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Mobile Office event coming up Sept. 19

Dear friends and neighbors,  Your 3rd Legislative District legislators will be hosting a mobile office on Sept. 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the classroom at the Shadle Park Library (2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205).  These ...

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22 Aug
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August Updates and Community Highlights

Dear Friends and Neighbors,   This month, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with community members and colleagues across Washington and the nation. From conversations at the National Conference of State Legislatures, to engaging with local leaders at the East Spokane ...

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