Author Archives: oheersink

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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10 Mar
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Washington’s budget shortfall: How we got here and the path forward

Dear friends and neighbors, Over the past few months, you may have heard conflicting information about Washington’s budget situation. I want to take a moment to explain how we got here.   The current challenges stem from a combination of economic ...

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03 Mar
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Senate passes Robinson bill to merge existing, closed retirement systems

OLYMPIA — A bill to merge three of Washington’s closed retirement plans passed the Senate Monday. Senate Bill 5085, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), creates the Legacy Retirement System by combining the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System ...

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28 Feb
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Updates from Olympia

Dear friends and neighbors,  We’re nearing the halfway point of the 2025 session, and the pace is picking up in Olympia. It’s a busy time, but an important one, as we work to move meaningful legislation forward. With our seventh ...

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27 Feb
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Robinson issues statement on governor’s budget savings plan

OLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the statement below Thursday in response to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget savings plan:  “We appreciate the work the governor and state agencies have done to reach this point. Like ...

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14 Feb
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72 days to go

Dear friends and neighbors,  We just finished day 33 of the 2025 session, meaning we’re almost a third of the way done. As we continue to tackle key issues facing our district and state here in Olympia, I want to thank you ...

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07 Feb
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Robinson bill seeks to limit corporate influence in patient care

OLYMPIA — A bill to restrict corporate involvement in medical care decisions was heard in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee Friday.  Senate Bill 5387, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), would establish restrictions on corporate ownership and management ...

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04 Feb
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What’s happening in Olympia

Dear friends and neighbors,  The session is well underway, and my colleagues and I are working hard to address the challenges and opportunities facing our state. From responsible budgeting to advancing policies that support Washingtonians, we’re making thoughtful decisions to ...

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