Category Archives: E-News

Dear friends and neighbors,  I am proud of what we’ve accomplished together this session for families and workers. Here are a few bills the Legislature has passed and sent to the governor for his signature:  Millionaires Tax   We took a historic step forward in making our tax code ...

Dear friends and neighbors,   Thank you to everyone who participated in our 1st Legislative District telephone town hall last week! Reps. Shelley Kloba and Davina Duerr and I truly appreciate you taking the time to ask questions. Hearing directly from you provides important guidance as we finish our work in Olympia.   The Senate’s operating budget   As vice ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  I hope you’ll join me and my seatmates on Monday for a telephone town hall. More on that below.   First, I’m pleased to share that the Senate passed the Millionaires Tax this week to help fund schools, health care, and cut taxes for working families and small businesses.   Our broken tax ...

Dear friends and neighbors,  We have an opportunity this session to finally take a significant step forward in fixing our state’s broken tax code by asking the wealthiest among us to pay a little more to help fund schools, health care, and other necessities families are struggling to afford.  Federal cuts to health care and education, ...

Dear friends and neighbors,   As the 2026 legislative session approaches, I hope you will continue sharing the issues that matter most to you and your family. Your input guides my work in Olympia.   My seatmates and I are hosting ...

Dear friends and neighbors, You’re invited to join your 1st District lawmakers for an in-person information session about the 2025 legislative session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17.  WHO: Sen. Derek Stanford and Reps. Shelley Kloba and Davina Duerr ...