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 of Origin cutoff and are continuing to move through ...

Dear 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 year.   During these troubling times when we ...

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 that strengthen our district. I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue ...

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 budget. Thank you to everyone who engaged in ...

Due to election year restrictions, my website will not be updated until election results are certified this fall. However, my office is still hard at work serving our district! You can always reach out to us at 360-786-7694 or Vandana.Slatter@leg.wa.gov.   

Dear Friends and Neighbors - Last month, I had the privilege of hosting a town hall with my seatmates. Thank you to the community members who joined us at the Together Center for this well attended event! During these challenging times, we know the importance of coming together to discuss topics weighing ...

Dear Friends and Neighbors -  It’s hard to believe it’s already week 10 of the legislative session! Last week was the house of origin cutoff. This is a key legislative deadline and marks when bills need to pass their original chamber in order to continue advancing. Read More