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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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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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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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 ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — 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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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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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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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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Dear friends and neighbors, It’s a privilege and an honor to connect with you through my first e-newsletter update for the 2025 legislative session, which officially started Monday. I look forward to another year of championing our communities’ priorities and ...
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