#SB5444 passed the House! I'm proud that we're taking the right steps to prioritize the safety of our communities. Everyone deserves to feel safe while enjoying their outings. The bill now heads to the Senate for final concurrence before being signed into law. #PublicSafety

Thanks to Sen. Valdez’s leadership, an act creating a statewide hotline to report hate crimes passed the legislature. SB 5427 will establish that hotline in our office. #waleg More here: atg.wa.gov/news/news-rele…

Gov. Inslee just signed #SB5444 into law, prohibiting firearms in libraries, zoos, and transit stations! 🙌🏽 It's a crucial step toward ensuring our communities remain safe and welcoming for everyone, especially our children. #PuttingPeopleFirst #BuildingHealthierCommunities

Join us for an in-person town hall this Wednesday, May 1st. We want to hear from you and share what we've accomplished together during the 2024 legislative session. See you there!

The major renovation of North Seattle College's Library building was recently completed! The revamped space features flexible classrooms, study areas, meditation zones, and more, benefiting not only our students but also our entire community in the 46th LD.

As #HispanicHeritageMonth comes to a close, I’m proud to reflect on the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic communities in WA. I remain committed to uplifting the voices of our diverse communities and advocating for a more equitable future for all.

Honored to join UW students at the Future Public Servants event. These students are committed to making a difference, and I have no doubt they’ll be tomorrow’s public servants and advocates. The future of Washington is in great hands with this next generation of leaders.

I had the pleasure of visiting Akin's North Seattle Family Resource Center in Lake City today. Akin provides vital, compassionate support to families and children, creating a lasting impact in our community. Thank you, Akin, for your incredible work! 📸: Akin

I’m honored to serve as the new chair of the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections Committee. This role is an opportunity to strengthen our democracy, enhance transparency, and ensure our government works for every Washingtonian. #WALeg

I had the pleasure of joining the Refugee Artisan Initiative to distribute tent mats, sleeping bag jackets, and fleece hats to those braving Washington’s harsh weather. Thank you, Ming-Ming and the incredible artisans, for making this effort possible!

In 2025, Washington State DOT will begin the next phase of Revive I-5. Expect lane reductions as crews repair, repave, and restore sections of I-5. This project will ensure safer, smoother commutes and stronger infrastructure in our community! wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/202…

We just wrapped up committee assembly days in Olympia! Over the past two days, we reviewed important updates, held work sessions and laid the groundwork for the 2025 legislative session. I’m ready to keep pushing for policies that make a real difference for our community!

Join us for the 46th LD joint town hall this Thursday! I’ll be joined by Rep. Gerry Pollet and Rep. Darya Farivar for an in-person conversation about the upcoming legislative session. We’re here to listen and work together to address the needs of our community. See you there!

Join us for a virtual town hall this Thursday, March 20th. We’re here to listen and work together to address the needs of our communities. facebook.com/events/4053726…

Join us tomorrow for a Virtual Town Hall! This is a great chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage with your state representatives. Don’t miss it!

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld federal regulations on ghost gun kits—an important step in keeping untraceable firearms off our streets. As the prime sponsor of WA’s 2019 ghost gun ban, I’m proud our state took action early. Read my full statement here: senatedemocrats.wa.gov/.../valdez-iss…

Please join us! We are hosting an in-person 46th LD Town Hall and I’d love to see you there. We’ll share what we accomplished this session, discuss the challenges ahead, and hear directly from you about the issues that matter most to our community. I hope to see you there!

Join us TOMORROW for an in-person 46th LD Town Hall. We’ll share what we accomplished this session, discuss the challenges ahead, and hear directly from you about the issues that matter most to our community. See you there!