Tacoma still has the Rainiers and the Narrows Bridge, but our City of Destiny has a hole in our hearts at the loss of Matt Driscoll. What a big heart and an insightful pen he gave us. I miss him already.
As he’s done for five decades, Joe Biden put his country first. In the long scope of history, his work to protect us from the ravages of climate change will be seen as an historic achievement. Biden is going out on top with a long record of accomplishments we can all be proud of.
Last Friday's visit to the historic Hanford B Reactor was eye-opening. Sitting at the controls of the world's first full-scale nuclear reactor, I was struck by the scientific achievement it represents.
Violence has no place in politics, ever. I hope whoever perpetrated today’s attack is held to account. Our thoughts are with all who attended the former president’s event, and I join the many others who are expressing gratitude for the Secret Service and first responders.
This IS big news! This funding ensures we can build a modern bridge for modern times. Thanks to our congressional delegation and all the community partners collaborating in good faith to make this possible.
BIG NEWS: Southwest Washington is getting $1.499B in new federal funding to support the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project.
Securing this funding is a testament to the strength of our WA state delegation—and the sheer determination of countless local leaders staying the course. This
The great history of our nation is unfinished. We are writing its next chapter, together. Our forefathers fought to earn our freedoms and we must always fight to keep them. I wish you a safe and Happy Independence Day – may it remind us all of what we hold dear as Americans.
Once again, the Supreme Court has endangered pregnant patients by refusing to make a clear ruling protecting abortion access, even when a patient’s health is at risk. No matter what, hospitals in Washington will continue to provide emergency abortion care.
The Dobbs decision two years ago sent women on the run for health care. Many have run here, knowing we stand for choice and safety. In Washington, abortion is health care. Politicians stay out of emergency rooms. And your rights and safety are respected.