OLYMPIA — Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), Senate Ways & Means chair, issued the statement below in response to the release of Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal Tuesday: “I appreciate Gov. Inslee’s thoughtful and future-focused budget proposal, which highlights both the ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session officially came to a close a week ago! In our final days, we passed three budgets that provide real relief, support, and resources to our neighbors in the 38th district and communities ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – Budget leaders in both chambers unveiled an agreed-to budget that puts Washington’s families and students first. The supplemental budget, which builds on last year’s biennial budget, also makes the state’s biggest commitment ever in combating substance use disorder ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, We have just two weeks left in the 2024 legislative session! As we conclude week seven, I’m eager to share more details on our three supplemental budget proposals, what’s still to come, and some helpful resources. ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Washington State Senate budget leaders unveiled a $71.7 billion supplemental operating budget plan Monday that increases support for behavioral health and public schools. The budget adds roughly $1.9 billion in new spending to the two-year budget passed by lawmakers ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, We’re almost at the halfway mark in the 2024 legislative session! As we embark on our fifth week, I’m eager to share some updates and helpful information with you. FISCAL CUTOFF Monday is what’s known as ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — A bill to reduce property taxes for lower-value homes was heard in the Senate Ways & Means Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 6249, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), would decrease property taxes for homeowners starting in 2027 by ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, It’s a privilege and an honor to connect with you through my first e-newsletter update for the 2024 legislative session. I look forward to another year of championing our communities’ priorities and representing you all in ...
Read MoreBy The Herald Editorial Board State Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, reacted to her appointment to chair of the Senate’s Ways and Means Committee, with the humility expected from a veteran lawmaker who has worked effectively behind the scenes on policy ...
Read MoreSen. June Robinson, an Everett Democrat, was named Thursday as the new chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee, the budget-writing panel responsible for developing tax policies and deciding how the state spends billions of dollars each year. Robinson, ...
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