E-Newsletters

Dear Friends and Neighbors,   The gavel has fallen, the ink has dried, and my final bill of the 2023 legislative session has been signed into law!   This year, eight bills that I sponsored successfully advanced to the governor’s desk for his signature and to be signed into ...

Friends and neighbors,   At the start of the legislative session, it was clear we needed to act to address challenges facing our state and communities. I met with my colleagues and together, we identified five main priorities to guide our decision-making.  We focused our work on building ...

Friends and neighbors,   The 2023 legislative session has come to an end, but the work is not done yet!   Much of our work over the past few months has been focused on our three budgets: operating, capital and transportation. Read on for more about how this money ...

Friends and neighbors,   We are in the final stretch of the 2023 legislative session and making great progress. As we enter these final days, we will see historic votes in each chamber, pass our various budgets, and send legislation to the governor for his signature.   Read More

 Friends and neighbors,   We are more than halfway through the current legislative session, and I am writing to provide an update on my work for you in Olympia.   For the past week and a half, the Senate has been on the floor, passing ...

Dear neighbors,   Would you like an update on what’s happening in Olympia? Do you have questions about the current legislative session? You’re invited to join your 30th Legislative District lawmakers for an in-person town hall.   It will be held at the Pacific Community and Events ...

Dear Neighbors,   Do you have question about the current legislative session? You’re invited to join me for a telephone town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6:15 p.m.  Make sure you are on our list by signing up here. We will give you ...

Dear neighbors,   We are now a month into the 2023 legislative session, and we are making big strides towards our goals.   I am a member of the Senate Democratic Caucus and my colleagues and I have come up with five main priorities to focus on ...

Dear neighbors, We’re just one week away from the start of the 2023 Legislative Session! We have accomplished so much for Washington families, and I am excited to continue that work as your senator.

Here is what I’ll be focusing on when I return to Olympia:

Increasing access to basic human needs