Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session officially adjourned last Thursday in Olympia. During the 60-day session, we made important progress to move Spokane and the state forward. It was another challenging budget year, but I’m proud the Legislature took ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, As this year’s legislative session approaches its final weeks, I want to share a brief video update highlighting key investments included in the proposed operating, capital, and transportation budgets. These proposals reflect our continued commitment to ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We have reached the halfway mark of this year’s 60-day legislative session in Olympia. Click here or on the image below for a brief update on the session and my efforts to secure funding for important ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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