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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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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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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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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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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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. ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — 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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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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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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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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