It seems pretty simple to me: make sure hungry kids have food, make sure health insurance premiums don’t skyrocket, and reopen the government. It’s sad that this common sense approach seems so out of reach for Congress.

In a tough time in our country, I’m grateful that the Mariners gave us all something to rally around and cheer on together! Congrats on a great season 💙💛

A second Seattle Nobel laureate in as many years! Validation for our role as a global research powerhouse. Let’s keep investing and winning the future. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Families in Washington can’t afford to see their health insurance premiums double. I’m glad Democrats in Congress have found their backbone and are standing up for affordability. Let’s protect health care and reopen the government ASAP.

The continuing attacks on places of worship must stop. My heart breaks for the LDS community in Michigan and around the world. People gathering to worship and be in community together represents the best of us. This was an attack on all of us. We can’t allow it to become normal.

U.S. Representative @repricklarsen.bsky.social and staff from @cantwell.senate.gov, @repkimschrier.bsky.social, @repdelbene.bsky.social, and @markoliias.bsky.social's teams visited this week to tour the labs and discuss how our nation and state can continue to lead in #fusionenergy innovation.

The best way to guarantee that Jimmy Kimmel gets good ratings is to try and censor him! I tuned in last night and I’ll keep tuning in to send a message that the First Amendment matters now more than ever.

This is blatantly unconstitutional and completely un-American. No president can be allowed to bully Americans who exercise their free speech rights to criticize their government. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Today, as with every 9/11, I remember Leslie Whittington and her family, who died on Flight 77. I had the privilege of working with her as a work study student at Georgetown. Violent extremism is deadly and its victims are too often forgotten. mccourt.georgetown.edu/mccourt-even....

Our democracy won’t survive if we only protect free speech we agree with, it’s up to each of us to make our country strong and safe enough for us to disagree and still live peacefully here together.

Terrible news from Utah today. I agree with Speaker Mike Johnson: “Political violence has become all too common in American society, and this is not who we are. We need every political figure, we need everyone who has a platform to say this loudly and clearly.”

Happy Taylor Swift Engagement Day to all who celebrate!

Fantastic analysis that can help us build more housing in our region.

Bookmark today’s vote for that future moment when Republicans suddenly care about the federal deficit and debt. They are the ones ballooning our debt to pay for their billionaire tax cuts. They are the fiscal arsonists.

There is a legitimate debate about what the Democratic Party should stand for, but there is zero doubt that Democrats have never and will never cut health care and food stamps to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.

At a time when American families are struggling to make ends meet, Republicans in Congress want to cut food stamps and health care to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...

After reading the horrifying news from Minnesota about the cruel attack on two state lawmakers, it was a balm to my soul to join with hundreds of neighbors in Edmonds for peaceful, resolute and joyful protest for our democracy. No assassin’s bullet can stop a freedom-loving people’s determination.

The brave Americans who serve in uniform take an oath to uphold the Constitution and protect the American people. Using them as a prop for a wannabe dictator’s birthday party is an insult to them and to the American people. We are better than this.

Light rail is transforming our region! I’m committed to doing whatever we can to keep construction on schedule and connect even more communities to carbon-free, fast, reliable transit.

In the midst of so much despair and hopelessness in America, Cory Booker is lifting us all up and reminding us that our democracy is worth the fight. 🇺🇸

Trans people contribute so much to our communities! As politicians around the country use trans human rights in an effort to divide us, it’s more important than ever to lift up and celebrate our trans neighbors.

The Aurora Reimagined project championed by @sr99problems.bsky.social & included in Move Ahead WA in 2022 was $50m. Imagine one of those a year for the next 6 years. That why this investment by @markoliias.bsky.social is transformational. Join me in saying thanks & voicing your support ⬇️

The attacks on our immigrant and trans neighbors are a coordinated attack on who has the right to exist. And it’s critical to stand up and speak out in the face of this very troubling injustice.

Sharing what I told my town hall audience this weekend: I am so glad I don’t have to vote on my own salary. An independent commission sets salaries for lawmakers and there is an established process for the people to weigh in if they disagree.

We can’t afford business as usual, we have to build transportation projects faster and better. People are counting on us to improve safety and mobility, we need to deliver.

Undemocratic.

I could not care less about the grass in the Rose Garden. It’s the rising inflation reports and the attacks on vulnerable people and our Constitution that we should focus on.

To be honest, pennies do seem pointless… Can we get rid of the electoral college next? Antiquated and not really worth that much anymore.

Thirteen years ago today, the Legislature voted for marriage equality. The world has changed so much since then, the memories of that historic moment remind me that progress is possible and we can never give up. #loveislove

No one should have to choose between their job and seeking critical mental health care, especially those in sensitive roles like airline pilots. That’s why I have a bill to make sure our pilots have paid leave while they access care. Follow the link to learn more…

Our democracy depends on a free press. Local journalism is an invaluable tool for transparency and accountability of public institutions and it helps build and strengthen our communities. In too many places, local news outlets are withering and dying off. I’ve got legislation to change that.

Washington State now has both our first Black statewide officer and our first openly LGBTQ+ statewide officer! Congrats to AG Brown and Commissioner Upthegrove. Representation matters.

Ok this has to the coolest collab between two of my favorite local cultural institutions!

It’s the fourth day of the year and police are already investigating a pedestrian death. We cannot allow this deadly reality to continue. We must continue to take decisive action to make our transportation system safer for everyone—no matter your ZIP code or mode of transportation.

The solution is to build more homes.

Today my gratitude is rooted in remembering. Remembering my big and beloved family. Remembering my journey. Remembering those who are still not fully welcome at the table of our human family. And I’m grateful for the words of poet Joy Harjo calling us all to remember. Happy Thanksgiving 🧡🤎

This story broke my heart 💔 A terrible reminder of the human cost of anti-LGBTQ discrimination in our military. I hope President Biden takes action immediately to fulfill the promise he made to these veterans.

Busy day at the Rosehill Community Center! Guess which event I was attending?

After last week, it’s clear that real progress and solutions will come from states and local governments. What’s giving you energy right now? Anything happening that you think others should know about too?