Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session has come to a close. This year brought tough fiscal realities and continued uncertainty from the federal government. Throughout the session, I worked with colleagues in both chambers to focus on stability, protect ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We have just under a week left in the 2026 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 the operating budget, ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, As we continue working through a challenging budget year, our focus remains on protecting the essential services Washington families rely on every day. I want to share an update on where things stand, what I’ve been hearing from you, and ...
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OLYMPIA — On Friday, the Senate passed its proposed 2025–27 supplemental operating budget that continues key investments in health care, education, and behavioral health while maintaining access to essential services Washington families rely on every day. The roughly $79.3 billion plan updates the state’s current 2025–27 operating budget to reflect ...
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OLYMPIA — Senate Democratic budget leaders on Monday unveiled a proposed 2025–27 supplemental operating budget that continues key investments in health care, education, and behavioral health while maintaining access to essential services Washington families rely on every day. The proposal updates the state’s current 2025–27 operating ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session is well underway, and much of our focus in Olympia right now is on the decisions that shape our state’s future. This is a year that continues to require steady leadership, thoughtful ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, As the session moves into its next phase, I want to share an update on the work underway in Olympia, including efforts to strengthen state-local partnerships, where budget work stands, and how your feedback continues to shape ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, As the legislative session moves forward, we’re reaching an important point where decisions about priorities, resources, and the path ahead come into sharper focus. In this newsletter, I’m sharing updates on early learning investments, upcoming legislative deadlines, and the work underway to ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session is moving quickly, and each week brings new bills and hearings that will shape our communities for years to come. I want to share a quick update on a few key issues ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, As we move through the 2026 legislative session, I want to share a quick update on the work I am focused on in Olympia, including protecting patient care, leading the Senate’s supplemental budget process as Ways ...
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