On May 8-10, I'll be hosting town halls throughout the 14th District. I invite you to join me and your neighbors to get an overview of the 2018 legislative session and...
The 2018 legislative session adjourned on time Thursday, March 8. After 60 days of committee hearings, meetings with stakeholders, and floor action, it was nice to return home to the beautiful 14th...
The state Legislature just passed its first major hurdle this legislative session - House of Origin cutoff. This means all House bills are now being considered in the Senate and vice...
On Jan. 8, lawmakers returned to Olympia to kick off the 2018 legislative session. This year, we are scheduled to be in Olympia for 60 consecutive days, during which we will...
Selecting the right health care coverage for you and your family is an important decision. In light of some questions I've received about the open-enrollment process, I wanted to provide some information...
Since the 2017 legislative session adjourned, I've been back home reconnecting with our communities, meeting with community leaders and members, and spending some time with family. Even when the Legislature is...
I wanted to send you a quick reminder about the session recap events I'm hosting tonight and tomorrow around our district. I hope you'll be able to join me in Yakima,...
The Legislature finally adjourned action for the year July 20. After 193 days of session — a record I hope no future legislature tries to break — lawmakers can now take time to...
Due to lack of an agreement on a new, two-year operating budget, the governor called the Legislature back for a 30-day special session on April 24. I share the feelings of...
There are only three weeks left of the 2017 legislative session. The cherry blossoms are out, the sun is shining and lawmakers are busy at work trying to get legislation in...