Dear Friends, The 2025 legislative session is well underway, and I’ve been working hard to represent the voices of Central Washington. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the   opportunity to meet with key community leaders, including Franklin County Undersheriff Monty Huber, the West Valley School District, and the...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The state Senate is starting to take up legislation for a full vote. Today, Senate Democrats are bringing a bill that all parents should be concerned about. Senate Bill 5181 undoes too many important protections created by Initiative 2081, known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights. I...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we move deeper into the 2025 legislative session, I want to take a moment to update you on the important work happening in Olympia. My focus remains on ensuring that the policies we pass reflect the values of our communities while addressing the realities of...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we embark on the 2025 legislative session, I am honored to continue serving as your state senator for Washington’s 15th Legislative District. This session presents significant opportunities and challenges, and I am eager to work collaboratively to address them. Committee Assignments I am privileged to...

On Friday, the 2023 legislative session hit the first of several deadlines intended to keep the Legislature on track and whittle down the total number of bills to only those measures with broad enough support among members. The first of these deadlines is known as “policy cutoff.” It’s the last...