Category Archives: E-News

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 ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2025 legislative session is officially underway, and I am honored to return to Olympia to protect all the hard work we have done together for the past eight years and continue to legislate for a ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  As we prepare for the 2025 legislative session, I am filled with hope and determination. I am honored to share that I have been elected chair of the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, a role that ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  This October, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Filipino American History Month — a time to honor the rich cultural contributions and resilience of our Latinx and Filipino communities. I’m proud to represent a district that ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  As summer winds down and we gear up for the new school year, I wanted to share some important updates about our recent work to support and enhance public education in our communities. Education is the ...

Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you’ve been enjoying your summer and staying safe and hydrated in this hot weather, especially everyone working outdoors. I’ve been busy meeting with community members and constituents, gathering insights for the next legislative session. ...