Many of you have spoken to me about the need to prioritize behavioral health outcomes. Thanks to local advocates from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for meeting with me in Olympia to discuss the importance of mental health services and their impact on communities. I truly appreciate your...
Our latest video update discusses three of my bills: one would create a nautical special license plate, and the other two would make education more accessible and affordable. For many Washingtonians, earning a degree or certificate makes the path toward their dream career a little easier—and that’s good for everyone....
I recently met with optometrists from our community—and heard about the importance of improving access to rural healthcare. Thank you for your commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.
I had the opportunity to speak with members of the Nurses Association. Thank you to Justin and Melonie for traveling to Olympia to represent and advocate for nurses in Washington state. I truly appreciate the work of WSNA in their efforts to improve healthcare in our community.
I had the honor of meeting with members of the Alzheimer’s Association last week. Alzheimer’s is an awful disease that has impacted many in our community. Thank you for traveling to Olympia to advocate for individuals and families facing this disease – I appreciate all the work you do to...
Thanks to FairVote WA for coming to Olympia to advocate for rank choice voting. It was great to see former Langley Mayor Scott Chaplin and hear about the work FairVote does to help voters in our state.
Ferries are vital to local residents and our state’s economy. Thanks to the Fix Our Ferries Coalition and Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair for traveling to Olympia to advocate for strengthening the ferry service and the rights of the crews.
Meet Skipper and Gilligan. Technically we adopted them but, in reality, they adopted us and have brought so much joy to our family. Unfortunately, not all animals have safe, loving homes. That’s why I’m happy that House Bill 1149 passed out of the House unanimously. It’s a much-needed bill that...
