Category Archives: E-News

17 Feb
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In This Washington, We Will Not Move Backwards

Friends and neighbors, Government can and should help people — that’s why I got involved in politics.  But at the federal level, we are seeing a concerted effort to instead make peoples’ lives harder. In this Washington, we are prepared ...

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31 Jan
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Welcome to the 2025 Session: Bill Update!

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 ...

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12 Dec
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Join our Student Page Program! Plus, Updates on the 2025 Sesssion.

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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10 Apr
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Community Chats THIS SATURDAY! Join us at a chat near you!

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 ...

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28 Feb
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I hope you’ve budgeted some time to read about this year’s budgets!

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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15 Feb
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Our Town Hall is This Saturday (2/17)!

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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12 Feb
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Bills, Budgets, and our Feb. 17th Town Hall!

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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18 Jan
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Welcome to the Short Session! Here’s How to Follow this Session Like a Pro!

The 2024 session is off to an exciting start! It’s a short session, which means things will move fast. Our democracy prospers when people understand how government works and how they can connect to be heard. So I’m going to ...

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04 Jan
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What We’ve Been Up To!

Dear friends and neighbors, We are just days away from the 2024 legislative session beginning Jan. 8! This past summer has been my chance to get out in the community, talk with folks about the bills and budgets we passed ...

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13 Jun
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Join me for coffee & conversation!

Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you are all having a wonderful June! Rep. Timmons and I had our big legislative town hall two weeks ago, and it was so much fun getting to hear folks’ questions and concerns. Since ...

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