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The 2026 legislative session ended on March 12, and since then, I have been back home in the 31st District continuing the work of listening, meeting with constituents, and staying focused...

The 2026 legislative session has come to a close, and I want to share a fuller look at what happened during these 60 days in Olympia, what shaped the biggest fights...

The Legislature has concluded its work for the 2026 session and officially adjourned Sine Die on March 12. “Sine Die” is simply the formal end of the legislative session. But the...

The 2026 legislative session is rapidly coming to a close. The final stretch in Olympia always brings long days and exhausting late nights, and this week was no exception. I spent...

This week marked another turning point in session. Committees wrapped up most of their work, fiscal decisions are now front and center, and the House is preparing for long days on...

The pace here in Olympia has accelerated significantly as the Legislature reaches critical deadlines for the session. Keeping you informed is one of my top priorities, and I want to share...

We have reached a critical turning point in the 2026 legislative session. The House of Origin cutoff is right around the corner, marking the shift from committee work to full days—and...

This week marked an important turning point in Olympia: policy cutoff. In simple terms, that means any bill that does not affect the state budget must clear its policy committee to...

As we approach an important milestone in the legislative calendar, I wanted to share a quick update from Olympia. Next week is policy cutoff, the deadline for committees to advance policy-related...

Last year, my colleagues and I stood on the House floor and warned that the state budget had reached a “terminal state.” We sounded the alarm that a government growing twice...