Dear Friends and Neighbors, Washington state is the country’s eighth-fastest growing state. Unfortunately, our housing has not kept pace. Too few homes and too many renters and prospective buyers have led to an affordable housing crisis. The housing supply shortage ...
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am honored to announce I have been named chair of the Local Government Committee. With my colleague Sen. Sharon Shewmake taking over as chair of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee, I am excited to ...
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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, ...
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In 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 ...
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Climate 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 ...
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Dear 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 ...
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Dear 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 ...
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Dear 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 ...
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Dear 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 ...
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