Category Archives: E-News

Dear neighbors, We’ve reached the halfway point in the 2026 legislative session, and that means it’s time for a town hall! I’ll join my seatmates, Reps. My-Linh Thai and Janice Zahn, for an in-person town hall next Saturday, Feb. 21, ...

Dear neighbors, We are already a quarter of the way through our 60-day legislative session. Things are moving quickly, but we are working hard to pass as many bills as we can to protect Washington from the federal government’s actions, ...

Dear neighbors, Washington may have a part-time legislature, but my role as your state senator is a full-time, year-round job — and it’s one I’m honored to have every day. The months between legislative sessions are just as important as ...

I hope to see you at our 41st Legislative District Town Hall! Join Reps. My-Linh Thai, Janice Zahn, and myself for our post session community conversation. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, answering your questions, and sharing updates on ...

Dear neighbors, During this week of Passover, I’ve been reflecting on the concept of tikkun olam, or repairing the world through action. While it represents the essence of what I believe as a Jewish woman, it also guides my legislative ...

Dear neighbors, We’re entering session’s final weeks, and the pressure is on to pass an operating budget that delivers for all Washingtonians. The deficit we face has made this a particularly challenging year, but Senate Democrats have advanced a proposal ...

Dear neighbors, As we enter the last five weeks of the legislative session, I wanted to thank you for engaging with me throughout the process. From Mercer Island to Sammamish, constituents across the district voiced their support or concern for ...

Dear neighbors, This week, I had the privilege of introducing a Senate resolution recognizing the inspiring work of IGNITE Worldwide and Women in Cloud, two Washington-based organizations dedicated to making women more represented in STEM. IGNITE and Women in Cloud ...

Dear neighbors, We are more than a third of the way through the 2025 legislative session. Things are moving quickly, but one thing remains constant: my gratitude to be back in Olympia as your state senator. We have many challenges ...

Dear neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is off and running. I am so excited to be back in Olympia representing you and pushing forward ideas to make life better for people in our community and around the state. Each time ...