E-Newsletters

Dear Neighbors, This Monday marked the beginning of the 2020 legislative session, and our work is in full swing for this short, 60-day session. These short sessions occur in even-numbered years and can often feel like a sprint to the finish line with the entire legislative process condensed into only eight ...

Dear Neighbors, Today I’d like to take a moment to let you know about state-funded opportunities to save and pay for educational costs at college or technical school.  In the time that has passed since I was a high school student seeking scholarships, Washington taxpayers have made significant investments in ...

Issue 4: Expanding Education and Equity

Dear neighbors, this is the fourth issue of my summer e-newsletter series, which gives an overview of some key policies we passed into law this year. This issue focuses on educational systems as well as equity legislation. Remember, you ...

Issue 3: Providing Housing Accessibility and Stability

Dear neighbors, this is Issue 3 of my summer e-newsletter series, which gives an overview of some key policies we worked to pass into law this year. This issue focuses on legislation that will address our ongoing crisis ...

Issue 2: Prioritizing Community Health and Wellness

Dear neighbors, welcome to Issue 2 of my summer e-newsletter series, which gives an overview of some key policies we worked to pass into law this year. This issue will focus on legislation that will promote health and ...

Issue 1: Protecting Our Environment from Climate Change

Dear neighbors, welcome to my summer e-newsletter series. Now that the 2019 legislative session has come to a close, I’ll give you an overview of some key policies we worked to get passed into law this year, ...

Dear Neighbors,

In the Senate we are making significant progress in advancing progressive legislation to improve the quality of life in Washington. Today I’m happy to talk about some bills that I sponsored this year that have passed both chambers and continue to advance through the legislative process as ...

Dear Neighbors,

Here in the Senate we are working hard to move forward progressive legislation that prioritizes improvements to quality of life for all who live in Washington. Addressing the lack of accessible and affordable housing is a major focus of the Legislature this session. I’d love to tell ...

Dear Neighbors,

My colleagues and I in the Senate continue to advance progressive legislation to improve the quality of life in Washington. Don’t miss our district’s town hall this weekend, where your House representatives and I will chat with you about the issues that matter most. I’m especially excited this week ...

Dear Neighbors,

Happy International Women's Day! Here at the Senate we are moving forward with progressive legislation to improve the quality of life in all aspects throughout Washington. I’m especially excited this week about the progress we are making on environmental issues. Prioritizing Good Green Jobs & ...