The end of the 2021 Legislative Session

Greetings Friends, The Legislature adjourned Sunday evening on time. It was a 105-day whirlwind of bad bills and misplaced spending priorities for working families in Washington. Leading up the start of 2021 there was expected to be a $6 billion shortfall because of...

It is budget season in Olympia!

As we enter the home stretch of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers’ focus will turn to one thing – budgets. In odd numbered years, the legislature is required to create and pass three budgets: the Operating budget, Transportation budget, and the Capital budget....

2021 legislative session: Police reform, taxes and parental rights

Dear Neighbor, As we pass the home stretch of the 2021 legislative session, I wanted to thank you for the honor of representing you in the Washington State Senate. 2020 was an extremely difficult year for all of us and the fact that you have entrusted me to be your...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Welcome to Phase 2! In my first newsletter, I shared information with you on Senate Bill 5114, which would move our state forward to phase 2 of the governor’s “Road to Recovery” plan. Since then, Senate Republicans made a motion to...

2021 Legislative session begins — remotely

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for the honor and privilege of serving as your 25th Legislative District state senator. While the 2021 legislative session will be unlike any other, please do not hesitate to contact me by mail,...