Category Archives: E-News

Dear friends and neighbors, After a decade serving the 37th Legislative District in the Washington State Senate, I am preparing to close this chapter of my service to you. It is a moment filled with gratitude, reflection and, honestly, a ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2026 legislative session has officially ended. Like every session, it was intense, challenging, inspiring and deeply meaningful. But this one is especially significant for me — it was my final session serving as your state ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  We’re officially more than a third of the way through this 60-day legislative session, and the work could not be more urgent. Every day, decisions are being made that affect the safety, dignity and opportunities of Washington ...

Dear friends and neighbors, As the new school year approaches, I want to take a moment to wish families, students and educators in our community a strong and healthy start to the year — and to share how the recent ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  In moments like these, it’s more important than ever to make our voices heard and stand together.  The Trump administration has brought a disturbing resurgence of fear and cruelty, especially for immigrant families, LGBTQ+ communities, and ...

Dear friends and neighbors,   Hearing from you is one of the most important parts of my job as your senator. That’s why I’m excited to invite you to a post-session virtual town hall to provide an overview of the legislation ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  The Legislature has officially adjourned for the year. During our 105-day session, we faced serious challenges — including a major budget shortfall — but through it all, I stayed grounded in the priorities I hear time ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  As we enter session’s final weeks, things are moving quickly. We’re working long hours, meeting with colleagues and community members, and making tough decisions to finalize the state budgets and advance legislation that reflects our shared ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  We’re already more than halfway through the 2025 legislative session, and time is flying. It has been a whirlwind of activity — from meeting with many of you and attending committee hearings to debating and voting ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2025 legislative session is in full swing, and things are moving fast! Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to meet many of you, hear your concerns, and talk about the challenges we ...