E-Newsletters

Dear neighbors, I hope this email finds you well and that you have been enjoying the autumn colors of the Pacific Northwest. As we transitioned from the relaxed pace of vacations and outdoor gatherings to the more autumnal rhythms of our daily lives, I want to take a moment to update ...

Dear friends and neighbors,   It’s been quite a busy summer. Since the legislative session ended in May, I have been hard at work meeting with community members and stakeholders, learning, traveling, and road-mapping the upcoming year. Here’s a look at some of what I’ve been up ...

Dear friends and neighbors,   The 2023 session officially ended last month, and I am proud to report we made tremendous strides for Washington, from historic investments in education and housing to increased support for behavioral health and access to health care. Scroll below for some of the session’s key ...

The Parent's Bill of Rights is a report on K-12 student and parent's rights. This report is based on a document prepared by committee staff as an interim project and was formatted for ease of access and increased readability by our caucus communications staff. The impetus for this report came from ...

A look at how some sister-nations are setting their learners up to succeed—and a deep dive into how Washington State can step up to do the same. Senator Wellman continued her annual educational listening tour during this year’s 2022 interim gearing up for a productive 2023 legislative session. The ...

Dear Neighbors, For many, November is a month in which we are called to remember ancestors, loved ones lost, the fullness of their lives, and their beautiful—sometimes harrowing stories that often serve as beacons to the way forward as we pick up and continue the work of progressing our communities together. I ...

I was delighted and last month to tour two amazing schools in our beautiful state. My team and I went to Mt. Vernon's La Venture Middle School and Yakima’s Union Gap K-8 Elementary/Middle School. I spoke with teachers, staff and administrators including Principals ...

Friends and Neighbors, Making sure you caught this from my email newsletter last week: I released a short video detailing Washington State election integrity. We are considered the gold standard by many (and for good reason!) With our safe and accessible election system we see an increased turnout which means more voices ...