Author Archives: oheersink

20 May
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Robinson bill to address health care costs, access signed into law

OLYMPIA — Legislation to make health care more affordable for public and school employees was signed into law Tuesday.   Senate Bill 5083, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), sets new standards for how much state-purchased health plans pay hospitals and ...

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07 May
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End of session report

Dear friends and neighbors,  The Legislature is officially adjourned! This was a challenging session, but during our 105 days in Olympia, we stayed focused on continuing to move our state forward. I’m excited to share what we accomplished on your ...

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27 Apr
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Legislature passes budget to protect essential services, support K-12 education

OLYMPIA — The Legislature passed a $77.1 billion operating budget Sunday that protects essential services while significantly boosting support for K-12 education.  The budget includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to responsibly address the state budget deficit. It ...

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11 Apr
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Investing in our community

Dear friends and neighbors,  We have just over two weeks left in the 2025 legislative session. As we inch closer to the finish line, I’m eager to share some updates on our progress with you.  COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS  In addition to ...

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29 Mar
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Senate passes budget to protect core services, strengthen long-term fiscal stability

OLYMPIA — The Senate approved a $78.5 billion operating budget plan Saturday that protects essential services while putting Washington on a stronger financial footing.  The proposal, which passed with a 28-21 vote, includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to address ...

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28 Mar
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Building a balanced, sustainable budget

Dear friends and neighbors,  We’re almost in the final month of the 2025 legislative session! I have spent the last 11 weeks working hard to deliver real results for our district and state, especially through the Senate operating budget proposal. ...

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24 Mar
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Senate budget proposal protects core services, strengthens long-term fiscal stability

OLYMPIA — Senate budget leaders unveiled a $78.5 billion operating budget plan Monday that puts the state on a path toward long-term fiscal stability while preserving essential services.  The proposal includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to address ...

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18 Mar
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Robinson issues statement on March revenue forecast

OLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the following statement on Tuesday’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council meeting:  “Today’s revenue forecast shows a modest decline in projected revenue, which is what we expected. While it doesn’t ...

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11 Mar
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Robinson issues statement on Senate Republicans’ budget proposal

OLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the statement below Tuesday in response to Senate Republicans’ budget proposal:  “I appreciate the work my Republican colleagues have put into crafting their proposal and their willingness to engage ...

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11 Mar
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Senate passes Robinson bill to address health care costs, access

OLYMPIA — A bill to address rising health care costs and access to primary and behavioral health care passed the Senate Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5083, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), aims to lower health care costs for public and ...

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