Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session officially came to a close in March. Due to election year restrictions, this will be my last newsletter before election results are certified near the end of the year. However, my office ...
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If you’re really rich, and mad that you’re going to have to pay the new millionaire’s state income tax, it turns out you have your immediate neighbors to blame. Or maybe even yourself. Data released by the state Department of Revenue ...
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Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities include oil refineries and paper, aerospace and metals manufacturers that have not been required to pay for their own carbon allowances under the Climate Commitment Act. This is because these industries are considered to be facing significant ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Today is the last day of the 2026 legislative session, and I want to give you a quick update on our progress during these short and intense few months! The Legislature has been working hard to ...
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Dear friends and neighbors- Please join me for my first coffee chat this year at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Feb. 21, at SoulFood Coffee in Redmond. We will have an in-depth conversation about the 2026 legislative session, bills that made it through the House ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors – It’s hard to believe it’s already the sixth week of the 2026 legislative session. We’re over halfway through the session, and I’m working nonstop to deliver results for the 48th District and our state. I want to take a moment to share with you an update on our work this ...
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Sen. Vandana Slatter, who served as Bellevue’s first Indian American city councilmember, co-sponsored the bill, saying that she is “proud to be from a state that is home to people from different cultures, communities, and faiths.” “Growing up, I never saw Diwali ...
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In an exceptional gesture in honour of India’s 77th Republic Day, the Washington State Senate convened a special session and adopted Resolution Number 8674, celebrating the Republic Day of India, on “January 26, 2026”. The Senate Resolution was piloted by ...
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Dear friends and neighbors – The 2026 legislative session is officially underway! This is my second year as your state senator, and my team and I are hard at work delivering results for our community. This legislative session, I remain committed to working with each of you to find forward-looking solutions ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is officially over, and I’m excited to share with you our progress and accomplishments. During the legislative session this year, we passed policies to put people first while focusing on balancing our ...
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