eNewsletters

Dear friend, Our state has 416 bridges and over 5,400 miles of highway that are in poor condition. This is indicative of a larger infrastructure crisis around the country with crumbling roads, bridges, airports, and railways. We rely on these structures every day to commute to work, get our kids to school, and live our lives. This is unacceptable and it is time for Congress to make a… Read more »

Dear friend,  Every day, our service members make enormous sacrifices to protect our nation, our democracy, and our freedom. On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those we have lost in service to our country and send our love and appreciation to the Gold Star families and communities who hold them closest in memory. While we can never repay our fallen service members for all they did… Read more »

Dear friend, The American Rescue Plan included an important provision I championed that expanded the Child Tax Credit for one year to provide up to $3,000 per child per year and $3,600 for kids under 6 to qualifying lower- and middle-income families. Part of this benefit will be issued monthly starting in July through December. These payments can be used for monthly expenses including… Read more »

Dear friend, This week, Washington state launched ShakeAlert, an early warning system that will help our communities in the event of an earthquake. The alert system will send real-time information straight to your phone about the magnitude and location of an earthquake, so you have time to prepare and take protective actions. Most phones already have Wireless Emergency Alerts or… Read more »

Dear friend, Many Americans tuned in this week to watch President Biden’s speech to Congress. The event gave us a chance to take stock of what the new administration has accomplished in its first 100 days and all we still need to do. Here are some highlights: Providing small businesses and families with the support they need to get through this crisis by passing the American… Read more »

Dear friend, 80 percent of Washington adults are expected to receive a stimulus check from the American Rescue Plan, and the IRS has already begun depositing money directly into bank accounts. In most cases, these payments are automatic, and you don’t need to do anything to receive them. If you have not received a payment, you can check the status of your stimulus using the Get My… Read more »

Dear friend, This week, two important updates to the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan in Washington state were announced. Here’s what you need to know: You are no longer required to verify your eligibility through Phase Finder, the state’s online vaccine eligibility tool. Instead, you only need to check that you meet eligibility requirements set by the state before visiting the… Read more »

Dear friend, The shootings in Atlanta and Boulder that killed 18 Americans less than a week apart are truly horrific but sadly too common. Too many lives have been taken from us by gun violence and the next mass shooting could happen anywhere. Gun violence is a public health crisis in this country. Lawmakers have a responsibility to protect the communities they serve. Earlier this… Read more »

Dear friend, The American Rescue Plan is getting immediate relief out to our communities. Already, over 90 million stimulus checks were deposited in bank accounts, vaccine distribution is ramping up, and much-needed resources are becoming available to workers and families across the country. There is still much more to do, and I want to make sure that you have all the… Read more »

Dear friend, In our digital world, we all want to know that our personal data is safe and secure. Yet, a stunning 70 percent of Americans believe that their personal data is less secure now than it was five years ago. While states like California and Virginia are adopting more rigorous privacy standards, these laws become increasingly confusing as you cross state boundaries.… Read more »