Dear friends and neighbors, The legislative session in Olympia officially adjourned last night after 105 days. We made progress on many fronts, including historic investments in housing, special education, behavioral health, and climate action. Investing in Washington As chair of ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We are entering the final few weeks of this year’s legislative session in Olympia and the pace is picking up. In the coming days, we will release the Senate’s operating budget proposal, funding everything from public ...
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Dear friends and neighbors: We have hit the halfway mark of the 2023 legislative session in Olympia. Over the next week, the full Senate will debate and vote on dozens of new policies before the March 8 deadline to pass ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We are already in the fourth week of the 2023 legislative session, and I’m grateful to be back in Olympia working to find solutions to the big issues facing our state and families here in Kitsap. ...
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The holiday season is in full swing here in Kitsap. I hope you can enjoy some peaceful time with those you love as this year comes to a close. As a state senator, I spend a good portion of this ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, It’s been a rocky road for our local businesses and entertainment venues over the past two and a half years. While many were able to persevere and navigate closures, health restrictions, supply chain disruptions and labor ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, With just a few weeks left in this year’s 60-day legislative session, I’m eager to provide updates and answer your questions today. I hope you will join me and Reps. Drew Hansen and Tara Simmons for ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, There is less than a month remaining in this year’s 60-day legislative session and we’ve had some exciting developments in recent days with the introduction of a new transportation funding package called Move Ahead Washington. This ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We just wrapped up the third week of this year’s 60-day legislative session and the pace has been brisk. I want to share a brief update on a few of the key bills the Legislature is ...
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2022 Washington State Legislature gaveled in the new session this week and as we start a new year I continue to have a lot of hope for the future of our communities here on the ...
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