Housing solutions you can count on Dear friends and neighbors, Now that the 2025 legislative session has ended, I want to thank you again for your ongoing engagement and support. Your voices guided my work every step of the way, ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session has officially come to a close, and I want to thank you for staying engaged throughout. Your voices — your calls, emails and advocacy — helped shape the decisions we made in ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We’re just a few days away from wrapping up the 2025 legislative session, which ends Sunday, April 27. This session has been challenging, but my commitment to serving you and the 46th Legislative District with integrity ...
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As we quickly approach the end of the 2025 legislative session, the pace is picking up. We’re putting in long hours to finalize budgets, pass critical legislation, and ensure Washington’s policies reflect our shared values. I’m excited to share an ...
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OLYMPIA — The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Biden administration regulation Wednesday aimed at controlling “ghost gun” kits, which enable individuals to easily acquire parts to assemble firearms from online sellers. In response, Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) issued the following ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We’re officially two-thirds of the way through the legislative session, and it feels like everything is moving faster than ever. I have some important news to share about the recent budget proposals announced this week, so ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We’re officially past the halfway point of the 2025 legislative session, and it’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed! I want to take a moment to update you on our progress and share some ...
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OLYMPIA — Legislation to protect families and children from gun violence in public spaces passed the Washington State Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5098, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), enhances public safety by prohibiting weapons in government buildings, public park ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in the seventh week of the legislative session. This past Friday marked the deadline for most bills to advance out of their policy committees. Bills in the Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to streamline the path for skilled international medical graduates to join Washington’s health care workforce passed the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5118, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), removes outdated barriers while keeping rigorous medical standards ...
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