March 11, 2022

2022 Legislative session in the rear view mirror

Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the 2022 legislative session now in the rearview mirror, I wanted to update you on some of the highlights of this 60-day legislative session. It has been an honor for me to represent and serve the people of the 16th district and be your voice...
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February 18, 2022

Transportation proposal increases taxes, punishes drivers

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to update you on an emerging issue that legislators are currently addressing: the Senate Democrats’ Transportation Funding Plan (SB 5974).  In a very one-sided manner, the majority party put together a plan for the state of Washington with absolutely no respect or regard for...
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February 12, 2022

Legislative video: update on transportation, police reform and 2nd Amendment

Welcome to my video update! Today I want to share some breaking news regarding transportation, an update on police reform and information regarding a bill that looks to further erode your 2nd Amendment right!
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February 04, 2022

Legislative video: update on governor’s emergency powers

Welcome to my video update! Today I want to share the latest information on bills addressing the governor’s emergency powers and a bill that would offer tax relief.
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January 28, 2022

Long-Term Care Payroll Tax update: kicking the can down the road

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This session, I continue to serve as the Ranking Republican on the Senate’s Business, Financial Services and Trade Committee. This committee primarily focuses on issues relating to insurance, services issues — including the soundness of state banks and credit unions, the regulation of consumer credit and...
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January 14, 2022

2022 Session priorities: emergency powers reform and restoring public safety

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today marks the end of the 1st week of the 60-day 2022 legislative session. Although this is once again a virtual session, I am in Olympia full time for the next 8 weeks and prepared to be your voice in Olympia fighting for your rights and freedoms....
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October 01, 2021

Alert! Long-term care payroll tax exemption now available

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Some of you may remember receiving a newsletter from me earlier this summer regarding the newly formed WA CARES Fund and the payroll tax that comes with it. For more information on this new program, check out my previous newsletter here. As a follow-up, I want to...
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August 20, 2021

Governor’s vaccine mandates restrict our freedoms

Dear Neighbor, With the governor announcing he will require all state and school employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall, my office has received many emails and phone calls regarding this issue. To keep you updated, I wanted to share some information on these mandates, how he is allowed...
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August 01, 2021

Legislative Democrats’ attempt at police reform puts communities at risk

Special to The Seattle Times By Perry Dozier We all want transparency and accountability from those in positions of authority. I recognize the frustration that led to 2020’s protests and cries for police reform. Community members are right to expect justice and fairness, yet the police reform bills passed during...
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