{"id":3129,"date":"2026-01-16T12:18:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/?p=3129"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:19:03","slug":"back-to-olympia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/2026\/01\/16\/back-to-olympia\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to Olympia"},"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;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s\u00a0a privilege and an honor to connect with you through my first e-newsletter update for the 2026 legislative session, which\u00a0officially\u00a0started\u00a0on Jan. 12. I look forward to another year of championing our communities\u2019 priorities\u00a0and\u00a0representing\u00a0you all in the state Senate.\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\/2025\/03\/24\/senate-budget-proposal-protects-core-services-strengthens-long-term-fiscal-stability\/senate-ways-means-committee-february-26th-2025-4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3080\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3080 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/20250226_135123cr-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/20250226_135123cr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/20250226_135123cr-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/20250226_135123cr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/20250226_135123cr-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/20250226_135123cr-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/20250226_135123cr-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">COMMITTEE WORK<\/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\">Session is already off to a busy\u00a0start, and\u00a0in\u00a0Ways &amp; Means, we have hit the ground running.\u00a0As chair, one of my biggest responsibilities is working with my colleagues and staff to craft and negotiate the\u00a0supplemental\u00a0operating budget.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will again face\u00a0very difficult\u00a0choices \u2014 weighing responsible reductions, targeted savings, and efficiencies while also\u00a0identifying\u00a0progressive revenue options that protect the progress\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made and will leave our state on more secure financial footing in the years to come.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">I will dive more in-depth into\u00a0the\u00a0proposal\u00a0in future updates.\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><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can also check out my social media, which is linked below,\u00a0for my\u00a0weekly\u00a0video series exploring budget topics and other bills making it through the committee\u00a0(watch my first one\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DTlSnE_kmRL\/?igsh=MTY1azYyeTA3b3dqaQ==\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/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\/2026\/01\/16\/back-to-olympia\/the-washington-state-capitol-olympia-wa\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3130\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3130 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/20200203_170747ab-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"689\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/20200203_170747ab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/20200203_170747ab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/20200203_170747ab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/20200203_170747ab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/20200203_170747ab-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/20200203_170747ab-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">HOW TO PARTICIPATE<\/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\">Here are\u00a0a variety of helpful resources that make it easy for you to be part of the legislative process, from start to finish:\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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0how a bill becomes a\u00a0law\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/learn-and-participate\/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">leg.wa.gov\/learn-and-participate\/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">legislation on the issues important to you at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billinfo\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">app.leg.wa.gov\/billinfo<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">your democracy in action at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tvw.org\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">tvw.org<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Testify<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0before legislative committees at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/bills-meetings-and-session\/session\/how-to-testify-at-a-committee-meeting\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">leg.wa.gov\/bills-meetings-and-session\/session\/how-to-testify-at-a-committee-meeting<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Follow<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0my official legislative\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/senjunerobinson\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/senjunerobinson\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0pages at @SenJuneRobinson.\u00a0<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reach out<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0via my contact information.<\/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\">Our democracy is at its best when everyone takes part. Your\u00a0participation\u00a0has always been vital to our state government, and I\u00a0hope you\u00a0will\u00a0explore these resources and\u00a0keep\u00a0connected.<\/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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SHARE YOUR PRIORITIES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you live in the 38th Legislative District, I invite you to share your priorities for\u00a0the\u00a02026\u00a0legislation session\u00a0by filling out this constituent survey\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/g\/yKy2bJs2QZ\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">HOW WE CAN HELP<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you need help navigating state services \u2014 whether\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0applying for unemployment benefits, finding housing or health care resources, or resolving an issue with a state agency \u2014 my office is here to\u00a0assist. We can connect you with the right programs, answer questions about legislation, and help ensure\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0getting the support you need. Engaging with state government can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have to navigate it alone. Please\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0hesitate to\u00a0contact us\u00a0\u2014 my team and I are here to help in any way we can.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/2025\/01\/17\/back-to-the-peoples-house\/senate-page-vishu-vinesh-with-senator-june-robinson-jan-17-2025\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3017 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/20250117_114649aa-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/20250117_114649aa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/20250117_114649aa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/20250117_114649aa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/20250117_114649aa-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/20250117_114649aa-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/robinson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/20250117_114649aa-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">APPLY TO BE A PAGE<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/learn-and-participate\/civic-education-programs\/page-program\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Senate Page Program is still accepting applications for 2026.<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Open to students\u00a014-16\u00a0years old, this\u00a0paid,\u00a0week-long experience includes\u00a0page\u00a0school,\u00a0assisting\u00a0senators, and learning about the legislative process. Scholarships and host family housing are available too.<\/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:\/\/leg.wa.gov\/learn-and-participate\/civic-education-programs\/page-program\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here to learn more and apply!<\/span><\/b><\/a><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\">STAY IN TOUCH\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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\u00a0represent\u00a0is 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\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0over email, on the phone, or in person. I encourage you to reach out, follow along for updates, and stay engaged in the legislative process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><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><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sen.\u00a0June Robinson<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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 It\u2019s\u00a0a privilege and an honor to connect with you through my first e-newsletter update for the 2026 legislative session, which\u00a0officially\u00a0started\u00a0on Jan. 12. I look forward to another year of championing our communities\u2019 priorities\u00a0and\u00a0representing\u00a0you all in the state Senate.\u00a0\u00a0 COMMITTEE WORK\u00a0 Session is already off to a busy\u00a0start, and\u00a0in\u00a0Ways &amp; Means, we have hit the ground running.\u00a0As chair, one of my biggest responsibilities is working with my colleagues and staff to craft and negotiate the\u00a0supplemental\u00a0operating budget.\u00a0We will again face\u00a0very difficult\u00a0choices \u2014 weighing responsible reductions, targeted savings, and efficiencies while also\u00a0identifying\u00a0progressive revenue options that protect the progress\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":3080,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3129","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>Back to Olympia - Sen. 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