On Monday, lawmakers returned to Olympia for the start of the 2022 legislative session. The Washington State Legislature is considered a part-time legislature. In even-numbered years we meet for 60 days,...
One issue I consistently hear about from folks in the 16th District is how unaffordable living in Washington state has become, especially when it comes to the constant rise in taxes....
There are many questions starting to surface about the new payroll tax that begins on January 1, 2022, in relation to the Long-Term Care Trust Act. I wanted to provide you...
As a state lawmaker, I cannot predict the impacts of legislation we pass at the Legislature, but when I hear concerns from those impacted, I listen. Such is the case with...
It has been several weeks since the Legislature adjourned for the year. This was one of the most challenging sessions to date, especially when all of our work was conducted remotely....
Together with my seatmates, Sen. Perry Dozier and Rep. Mark Klicker, we will be hosting a live virtual town hall on Monday, May 3 from 6-7 p.m. The Legislature concluded the...
State lawmakers are now more than halfway done with the 2021 legislative session. Both the House and Senate have reached a major deadline – house of origin cutoff. This means bills...
The 2021 legislative session is well underway as we round the corner of week three. I know how frustrated many of you are that we're operating and meeting exclusively virtually this...
My seatmate, Rep. Bill Jenkin, and I will be hosting a live telephone town hall on Monday, April 20 from 4-5 p.m to discuss the state's response to COVID-19. We will...
My number one priority during these challenging times is to ensure you have the information and resources you need to stay healthy and safeguard against COVID-19 (coronavirus). Tonight, Gov. Jay Inslee...
