E-Newsletters

Dear friends and neighbors, We’re in the final stretch of legislative session. It feels like just yesterday we were eager to begin and now we only have 12 days left. I’m proud of all the work we’ve done and everything we’ve accomplished so far but there’s still lots to do. More than just thoughts and prayers In a historic vote, and after hours of deliberation, the Senate passed HB 1240 on a 27-21 vote ...

Dear friends and neighbors, It’s been 82 days of non-stop work for our communities, with only 23 days remaining until the end of session. I am eager to provide a brief update on some recent activity in the Legislature. Senate Budget Proposal The Senate introduced a comprehensive, $69.2 billion budget proposal for the next biennium — one that reflects our values, helps us build healthier communities, works to provide a home for everyone and success for every child, and includes a historic investment ...

Hello friends and neighbors, We are just one day away from the 32nd District telephone town hall! Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. to talk about what is happening this year in Olympia. Together with Reps. Cindy Ryu and Lauren Davis, we will share our legislative priorities, provide an update on where legislation stands and answer your questions on the issues that matter to you, your family and our community. Click HERE to register for the live ...

Hello friends and neighbors, Last Wednesday was the last day to pass bills off the debate floor in their house of origin. Time is flying by but I’m proud of what’s been accomplished so far for our community in the 32^nd District and Washingtonians across the state. The last two weeks, we’ve spent a lot of our time on the Senate floor voting on bills that will have a positive impact on our communities and I am eager to share with ...

Hello friends and neighbors, Today marks the 53^rd day of the 2023 legislative session, which means we are officially halfway through session. With committee cutoffs in the rearview, attention now turns to more action on the Senate floor. We still have a lot of work to do for our community in the 32^nd District and for Washingtonians across the state. Here is another update on important legislation and recent happenings in Olympia. Important Legislation This session, I am sponsoring SB 5263, which ...

  Friends and neighbors, We are now well into the 2023 legislative session and have been working hard on legislation that will benefit our communities in the 32^nd District and across the state. I’m excited to share with you some of the progress we’ve made since my last update. Important Legislation SB 5467, recently heard in committee, would provide an effective solution to the rampant problem of public drug use. This is an outside-the-box policy idea that is treatment-forward but with accountability for ...