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After a 20-day special session, the fourth this biennium, the Legislature adjourned for the year March 29. While I had hoped the Legislature would adjourn on-time within the allotted 60 days, disagreements...
The Legislature adjourned sine die March 10. But this doesn't mean lawmakers can return home just yet. Unfortunately, budget negotiators were unable to come to an agreement in the final days, so...
Time has flown by! There are less than 10 days left in the 2016 legislative session. The final pieces of the puzzle will fall into place fast. I'm looking forward to sharing...
It's been a whirlwind week in Olympia, with the first round of legislative cutoffs now behind us. The major of these cutoffs was Wednesday, Feb. 17, when bills needed to pass...
We've now surpassed the halfway mark of the 2016 legislative session. There's less than 30 days left for the Legislature to adjourn on time and for lawmakers to return home. At...
Another week of the 2016 legislative session is in the books. Friday, Feb. 5, marks policy committee cutoff, meaning policy bills that have not passed out of their respective committees will...
Lawmakers wrapped up week three of the 60-day legislative session today. This was the first week we participated in serious floor action and passed some bills to address K-12 education obligations...
I am very enthusiastic and optimistic about the 2016 legislation session. This week has been filled with opening ceremonies for the House of Representatives, listening to the State of the State address by our...
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! This time of year gives us the opportunity to count our blessings and focus on our family. As I...
As your representative in the Washington State Legislature, I send occasional email updates designed to keep you informed about the issues being debated in Olympia that may impact our community and...
