Dear Friend,
This week is National Small Business Week, celebrating the small businesses that make up the backbone of our economy. Here in Washington state, there are more than 550,000 small businesses, employing nearly 1.3 million workers.
As a former businesswoman and entrepreneur, I know firsthand that when small businesses and startups get the tools and opportunity to succeed,… Read more »
Dear Friend,
As a part of the National Park Weekcelebration, today is Every Kid in a Park Day of Action! Every Kid in a Park is an initiative aimed at giving all 4th graders the opportunity to explore some of our nation’s greatest natural treasures. If you have a fourth-grader, you can get them an Every Kid in a Park pass for free access to national parks, forests and… Read more »
Dear Friend,
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee passed a long-awaited update to the 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), a great step forward for Americans’ civil liberties and the competitiveness of the U.S. technology sector.
The Email Privacy Act (H.R. 699) – a bipartisan bill with more than 300 House cosponsors – would finally require law… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the Seattle Aquarium to discuss why it’s so important to protect our oceans. The Aquarium uses water from the Puget Sound and helps rehabilitate animals affected by oil spills, which are a significant threat to sea otter populations.
Climate change is a serious threat to our way of life, our economy and our children –… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Like many Washingtonians, I believe our tax code is overly complex and confusing. It is long past time to bring the tax code into the 21st century, and I remain committed to working with my colleagues on a fiscally responsible, comprehensive plan that supports the middle class and economic growth while reducing the deficit in a balanced way.
That’s why I supported a… Read more »
Dear Friend,
As a former high school athlete and football referee, I know sports are important to keeping our communities fit and healthy. So during March – which is also Brain Injury Awareness Month – I joined a roundtable discussion with athletes, doctors, researchers and coaches at VICIS, a local business that manufactures a football helmet designed to more effectively… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Two years ago, Washington experienced one of its worst disasters to date. In just a matter of seconds, the tragic 530 Slide in Oso killed 43 people and devastated the lives of their friends and families.
We learned many lessons from the aftermath of that disaster, and it’s my hope that we continue working together because while the Pacific Northwest is one of the… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Without a doubt, climate change is a serious threat to our way of life, our economy, our children and the future of our planet. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2015 was the warmest year on record. Now, more than ever, is the time to act.
One way I’m fighting to… Read more »
Dear Friend,
In this Internet age, broadband plays a significant role in our ability to communicate, do business and educate our children. But too many communities, especially in remote or rural parts of the country, don’t have reliable access.
I recently heard from tribal leaders in the First District who told me about their struggles to get resources to improve… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Hard cider is a growing industry, and entrepreneurs in Washington state have helped blaze the trail. Recently, I was in Woodinville visiting Locust Cider, one of the many great cideries, breweries and wineries located in the First District.
The alcohol content of hard cider can fluctuate depending on how much sugar is naturally in the apples, making it difficult for a… Read more »
