{"id":3094,"date":"2025-04-11T14:11:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T21:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/?p=3094"},"modified":"2025-04-11T14:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T21:11:33","slug":"investing-in-our-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/2025\/04\/11\/investing-in-our-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Investing in our community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear friends and neighbors,<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">We have just over two weeks left in the 2025 legislative session. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">As we inch closer to the finish line, I\u2019m eager to share some updates on our progress with you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/2025\/04\/11\/investing-in-our-community\/the-washington-state-senate-convenes-for-floor-debate-march-29-2025\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3096\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3096 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250329_122431ab-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"651\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250329_122431ab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250329_122431ab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250329_122431ab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250329_122431ab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250329_122431ab-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250329_122431ab-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition to the operating budget, the Legislature must pass <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fiscal.wa.gov\/statebudgets\/2025proposals\/sc2527bien\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">capital<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fiscal.wa.gov\/statebudgets\/2025proposals\/st2527bien\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">transportation<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> budgets for the 2025-27 biennium. The capital budget funds broad range of construction and repair projects statewide, like schools, behavioral health facilities, and housing. While transportation covers both the operating and capital costs of highways, ferries, bridges, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>Capital<\/i><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Senate capital budget proposal would make significant investments in the 38th, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">$5,050,000 for Compass Health in Everett \u2013 new Broadway facility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">$3,550,000 for Little Wings Early Learning in Everett<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">$3,050,000 for New Tomorrow\u2019s Hope Center in Everett<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">$500,000 for Bayview Trail in Marysville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">$1,500,000 for waterfront pedestrian safety \u2013 Port of Everett<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>Transportation<\/i><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Senate transportation budget proposal would fund important district projects, like:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Route 9\/State Route 92 intersection improvement project<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. 2 Trestle capacity improvements and westbound Trestle replacement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">156th Street railroad overcrossing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Snohomish River Regional Trail<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I will continue to advocate alongside my seatmates, Reps. Mary Fosse and Julio Cortes, to ensure these projects and investments are included in the final capital and transportation budgets \u2014 stay tuned for additional updates in the coming weeks. You can also find more details on both proposals at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fiscal.wa.gov\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">fiscal.wa.gov<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BUDGET NEXT STEPS<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Right now, our Senate budget team is in \u201cconference\u201d with our House counterparts to determine the final operating budget. This means we are looking at all of the differences in our individual proposals and working together to negotiate a plan that reflects our shared priorities and continues to move our state forward. We\u2019ve received a great deal of feedback throughout the session \u2014 from constituents, stakeholders and our colleagues on both sides of the aisle \u2014 and all of it is being taken into account as we work to craft a final budget that meets the needs of Washingtonians across our state. Once both chambers agree on the details, the final budget will be voted on by each and sent to the governor for approval by session\u2019s end on April 27.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/2025\/04\/11\/investing-in-our-community\/20250404_111019ab\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3095\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3095 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250404_111019ab-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250404_111019ab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250404_111019ab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250404_111019ab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250404_111019ab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250404_111019ab-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/04\/20250404_111019ab-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">FIRST BILL SIGNED INTO LAW<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My first bill of the session was signed into law just last week. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary\/?BillNumber=5084&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 5084<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> will improve transparency by requiring health carriers to report their primary care spending. This is an important step toward making our health care system more equitable and effective \u2014 one of my top priorities. I\u2019m grateful to the staff and the many stakeholders, particularly Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, who helped shape and support this legislation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHAT WE\u2019RE HEARING FROM YOU<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many of you have reached out about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary\/?BillNumber=1217&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">House Bill 1217<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which aims to bring more fairness and stability to our rental market. As the bill stands right now, it would limit rent increases to 10% plus inflation per year for most tenants and 5% for those in manufactured home communities, with no increases allowed in the first year of a tenancy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I supported this bill in Ways &amp; Means and on the Senate floor because I believe it takes a balanced step toward improving housing security and affordability. It includes provisions to limit excessive fees, require clear notice of rent changes, and give tenants the option to end a lease without penalty if a landlord exceeds the cap without a valid exemption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This bill represents a meaningful effort to support renters, reduce displacement, and promote stability for communities across our state.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">STAY IN TOUCH\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Staying connected with the people I represent is one of the most important parts of this job. Your insights and feedback help shape the work we do in Olympia, and I value the conversations we have \u2014 whether it\u2019s over email, on the phone, or in person. I encourage you to keep reaching out, following along for updates, and staying engaged in these final weeks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/2021\/02\/02\/e-news-bill-updates-vaccine-faq-and-more\/june-robinson-sig\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2572\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2572\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/02\/June-Robinson-sig.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"68\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">June Robinson<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear friends and neighbors,\u00a0 We have just over two weeks left in the 2025 legislative session. As we inch closer to the finish line, I\u2019m eager to share some updates on our progress with you.\u00a0 COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS\u00a0 In addition to the operating budget, the Legislature must pass capital and transportation budgets for the 2025-27 biennium. The capital budget funds broad range of construction and repair projects statewide, like schools, behavioral health facilities, and housing. While transportation covers both the operating and capital costs of highways, ferries, bridges, and more.\u00a0 Capital\u00a0 The Senate capital budget proposal would make significant investments in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":3096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Investing in our community - Sen. 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