Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am honored to announce I have been named interim chair of the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee. Washington state has unparalleled natural beauty, and our economy relies on the responsible management of ...
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, For most of our young people, the internet is where they socialize, find new music, and learn strange words they use to confuse their parents. It’s a normal part of growing up in a digital generation, ...
Read MoreIn Danny Westneat’s Aug. 17 column, “Seattle, the liberal city, just ‘book-banned’ a cultural exhibit,” he rightfully reflected on the meaning of the word “liberal.” Of the many definitions he found, his favorite is “a commitment to freedom of personal belief and ...
Read MoreClimate change is affecting the way we live. We’re seeing more frequent wildfires, drought and extreme weather. To avert its worst effects, we must transition to clean energy sources. My goal is to make that transition easy and affordable for ...
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, We all know that the lack of affordable housing in Washington is putting a strain on homeowners, but not everyone is aware of the new laws and programs that can help. Last session, we passed HB ...
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, I’ve lived in Washington state my whole life — it’s where I chose to raise my family — and share your concern about crime in our communities. I want to ensure people are safe in their ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, I wanted to send one more reminder about tomorrow’s In-Person Town Hall in Mountlake Terrace at 7:00pm. This is your opportunity to hear our post-session updates, ask us questions, and share your thoughts on what we ...
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, One of the Legislature’s most important jobs is passing a budget for Washington state. Every year, the Senate and House agree on a single version of three different budgets: operating, capital and transportation. Each directs funding ...
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, The children learning in Washington’s public schools are the future of our state; we need to make sure each and every one receives a top-quality education. Education is the foundation of a successful economy, a healthy ...
Read MoreFriends and neighbors, Unfortunately, we’ve had to reschedule our upcoming Virtual Town Hall. We will now be hosting the event on Tuesday, Feb. 20th at 6:30 PM. The event has been updated on Facebook and YouTube so if you’ve already ...
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