After the election in November, Gov. Jay Inslee issued another economic shutdown of our restaurants, bars, gyms, churches and retail establishments. This original order was to be for 30 days but...
The coronavirus pandemic is changing all of our lives in ways we never imagined. Our hearts go out to those in veterans' homes, the elderly and others who are more susceptible...
The 2020 legislative session is over. While I plan on sending out a more comprehensive issue update in the near future, I wanted to share some important information about the coronavirus,...
Despite record tax collections coming into the state, including a surplus of over a billion dollars since the Legislature left town last spring, the majority party in Olympia passed a business...
With the 2020 legislative session underway it's important for you to be aware of the many opportunities you have to let your voice be heard on critical issues. I'm pleased to...
Lawmakers wrapped up the 2019 legislative session on Sunday, April 28. Though I'm glad we were able to adjourn on time, this session ended on a rather disappointing note. Never in...
There are less than 30 days left in the 2019 legislative session, but there are still a number of big issues left to tackle. Among these are our states three budgets...
This is a reminder that this evening (March 26) from 6-7 p.m., Sen. Jeff Holy, Rep. Jenny Graham, and I will be hosting a telephone town hall from our offices in...
Lawmakers are now more than halfway through the 2019 legislative session. We recently wrapped up a week and a half full of floor debate, during which House Democrats pushed a number...
Friday was Policy Committee Cutoff, a designated day on which most bills without budgetary impacts that did not pass out of their policy committees die. Of the nearly 1,200 bills sponsored...
