OLYMPIA – The expansion of mobile markets could see seniors and other food benefit recipients with new ways to access fresh fruits and vegetables. A bill to expand nutrition access by establishing a mobile farmers market program in Washington passed ...
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is underway, and I am back in Olympia for the 105-day session. I have a new role, chair of the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee or “ENET” in Legislature-speak. My number ...
Read MoreWASHINGTON STATE — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson suggested cutting 6% of the state’s budget to offset multi-billion-dollar shortfalls, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said fire suppression funding should not be touched…
Read MoreState Sen. Sharon Shewmake is taking over as chair of the Senate’s Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, a wide-ranging clearinghouse for legislation on issues including artificial intelligence oversight, climate change impacts and clean energy deployment. The Bellingham Democrat is following ...
Read MoreDear 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 ...
Read MoreDear 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. ...
Read MoreDear 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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