From ensuring abortion providers are protected, to eliminating cost-sharing for abortion services and making sure patients in Washington have access to Mifepristone, I have been a leader on reproductive health policy in Washington. I’ve supported legislation extend postpartum healthcare coverage to support birthing parents for a full year after giving birth; Medicaid coverage for doulas, … Continued
Working class families and our vulnerable neighbors are struggling to make ends meet, as costs for education, housing, childcare, and healthcare continue to increase, while wages have stagnated for decades. In Thurston County the lack of ample housing has raised rents and home prices faster than many can afford, leaving many families spending well more … Continued
Every Washingtonian deserves to be safe from gun violence. Gun violence impacts each and every one of our communities. In Washington state, someone is killed with a gun every 12 hours and every act of gun violence is preventable. We need leaders in elected office to stand up to the gun lobby and keep our … Continued
The science is indisputable. We must reduce our carbon emissions. This will require greater investments by the state in long-term clean energy solutions. I was proud to vote yes on the Climate Commitment Act, which established a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution and achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions in state law. Transportation is the … Continued
Washington is experiencing a perilous housing shortage. Home prices and rent costs are going up faster than wages can keep up. In Thurston County, home prices have increased significantly with the median home price now reaching a cost of $500,000 which is out of reach for many families. As a result, more families are spending … Continued