Dear Friends and Neighbors, Do you know any 14-16 year olds interested in politics who are looking for a paid, hands-on experience in state government? The Legislature’s Page Program is accepting applications for 2025. Sponsorship slots fill up quickly, so ...
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My first obligation as a State Senator is to fight for the communities I represent. When the Point Roberts community came to me, concerned that new CDC rules would seriously harm its economy, I wrote the following letter of concern ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, I wanted to send one more reminder about the upcoming community chats I’m hosting with Rep. Timmons on April 13th! This is your opportunity to hear our post-session updates, ask us questions, and share your thoughts ...
Read MorePlease join 42nd Legislative District lawmakers Sen. Sharon Shewmake and Rep. Joe Timmons at one of their upcoming community chats. This is your opportunity to hear a post-session update, ask questions, and share your thoughts on what they should focus ...
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OLYMPIA—Whatcom County is preparing for an adjudication case in the Nooksack watershed and will need additional resources. That’s why Sen. Sharon Shewmake, D-Bellingham, and Rep. Joe Timmons, D-Bellingham, introduced bills to support Whatcom County Superior during the 2024 legislative session. ...
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Dear friends and neighbors It’s budget time! The Legislature must pass three budgets each year – the operating budget, the capital budget, and the transportation budget. In odd numbered years we write a two-year budget, and in the short session, ...
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Reminder – town hall Saturday! We’ve passed the halfway point of the legislative session! I’m happy to report that I’ve passed nine bills through the Senate, which are now making their way through the process over in the House. ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Feb. 14, 2024 Shewmake Bill to Support Self-Help Housing Passes Senate OLYMPIA – More self-help housing could be coming to rural areas. Legislation to support low-income home ownership opportunities in rural areas passed the Senate yesterday. ...
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OLYMPIA—Water rights adjudication is a legal process to resolve water rights conflicts and create opportunities for water to be used more efficiently. Adjudication also creates opportunities for conservation, essential for salmon restoration. Whatcom County is preparing for an adjudication case ...
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Hello friends and neighbors! This session is moving quickly. We are hosting a town hall this Saturday, shortly after the midpoint of session. After that, things wrap up, and I’ll be back at Western Washington University teaching economics for the ...
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