Exactly why I've introduced HB 2095, to adopt Canada and Europe's framework of "presumed liability" for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users. Let's take what's working in other places and make our roads safer here for everyone. #waleg

www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... I’m extremely sorry to hear about the death of State Trooper Guting in Tacoma. Our roads are unsafe, and when that is the fact, we all suffer. My heart and prayers go out to her family and to all our state trooper community.

it's actually kinda funny in a way to get to the finish line of curing cancer and having the government go eh you know what. never mind

Thank you so much @wck.org for helping our communities!

Some good news.

Go now means GO NOW. Skagit County friends, make sure to check if your home needs to be evacuated.

Skagit County has issued a GO NOW evacuation order for all residents in the 100-year flood plain. Find out if your home is affected: www.skagitcounty.net/Maps/iMap/?m...

I'm on a call right now with folks at every level of government getting updated on the statewide flooding emergency. This is a very serious event, including in the Skagit River basin. Limit travel, pay attention to warnings, don't drive through water, and if told to evacuate, GO.

Do you want to come chat before session starts? The 36th LD Delegation will be holding a townhall on Monday, December 15 at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, in Room 7. Doors open at 5:30, townhall from 6-7 — I may sing a carol! 🎄 #waleg #Seattle

Not to brag but of the 15 House bills that have been pre-filed in the first week of session... 5 of them are mine 😂 🤓 You can track the bills that get prefiled here: app.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/pre... If you see something you like, contact your legislator to encourage them to co-sponsor. #waleg

Good morning! Postsecondary Education and Workforce committee is gaveled in. We're getting a briefing about student mental health at higher ed institutions. #waleg

Good morning! It's just past 8 AM and the House Housing Committee has just gaveled in. We're going to be doing a work session on land banking and shared home ownership models. #waleg

🚨Bill Alert 🚨 I just dropped HB 2098, Affordable College for All. This bill would make higher education accessible to all working and middle class families in Washington State by removing an artificial cap the biggest tech companies put on their own tax rates: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?... #waleg

Just when you start thinking you're a big deal, you show up to Joint Transportation Committee to find out hat there's no seat for you or the other vice chair so you end up just sitting in the audience 😂 #waleg #humility

We’re baaaaaaaaaack. Committee Days start today! I’ll be at Joint Transportation Committee this afternoon! 🚄⛴️🚴🏾‍♀️🛫 #waleg

Way to go @pwhltorrent.bsky.social — welcome to the magical 36th legislative district (the only one in Seattle with all women elected delegation)! Sorry you didn’t take home the win today, but there will be other games and this town is ready to cheer you on.

Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances.

Wishing all the Veterans in Washington State and the 36th LD a meaningful and restful Veterans Day. "[L]et us strive on to finish the work we are in to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan." -- A. Lincoln ❤️⭐

One of the best lines from the @arnoldventures.bsky.social Housing Master Class: “If you don’t want housing in your backyard, be prepared to see it on your front lawn.” Tent cities and visible homelessness are directly connected to the housing shortages in our communities. #waleg #Seattle

Having a great time at the @arnoldventures.bsky.social Housing Master Class, connecting with bipartisan legislators from across the nation on policy — and not just because Jess Bateman is here! I *rarely* get a chance to attend this kind of PD so it’s a real treat. #housingforall

Minneapolis built more housing than any other major Midwest city & it’s not a mystery why. They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit. The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.

One of the weird things about my algorithm lately is it’s showing me a lot of June Lockhart content? I mean I like Turner Classic Movies maybe more than the next lady but no particular allegiance to this actress and it’s *highly* random.

Great to chat with my greenways peeps!

We are hearing from @staterepjuliareed.bsky.social on this year’s transportation agenda.

This team will change your life, but first they’ll break your heart. Great effort, fellas. We’re proud of you, and we’ll see you next year #truetotheblue #gomariners #Tridentsup #mariners #Seattle #forever 🔱🔱🔱

Seattle says: all power to the people and NO KINGS #Nokings

I’m obligated to say that defacing parking signs is a crime but…..✊🏾✊🏾#Nokings

No Kings in Seattle! #nokings

Doing my part for the buses! Let’s fix the L8!!!! @fixthel8.bsky.social

Had a great meeting today with Starbucks union members @sbworkersunited.org to learn about some of the shady union busting going on in #Seattle #Starbucks. Look forward to joining these brave folks out on their upcoming picket lines.

TRIDENTS UP 🔱 🔱 🔱 #GoNers

Go ‘Ners!!!!!

Let’s go, ‘Ners!

I was born at Group Health Eastside in the spring of 1987. Brought home to NE Seattle. Grew up idolizing Griffey Jr, Buehner, Martinez. Cut devil horns out of the Times to paste on A-Rod’s pic for his first post M’s game. Loved Ichiro. Saw the Kingdome fall and T-Mobile rise. I am #Mariners. #LFG!!!

Might as well go win the whole thing #mariners

Today is one of my “legislative workdays” when I take leave from my regular job to spend all day doing legislative work! Spent the morning on a really interesting tour of @cunardline.bsky.social ‘s beautiful Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, learning all about their environmental systems #Seattle

Every day, the maritime community moves the world: safeguarding shores, connecting trade, powering economies, and protecting ecosystems. No matter how long you've spent in the industry, there is always still something to be amazed by: the complexity, the scale, the innovation, or the dedication.

Very exciting!

It’s difficult to find the words to express how our unit is feeling right now, but we’ll take a stab at it: shocked, disappointed, angry, gutted. @cascadepbs.bsky.social’s choice to eliminate long-form written reporting is a massive loss for our community in a critical moment. tinyurl.com/LayoffFund

L’shanah Tovah to all who celebrate the New Year tonight. May your new year be sweet 🍯🍎

We had such a fun time doing this!

Interim for me usually means lots of meetings and emails, but sometimes it’s also something super fun and cool! It was an honor to read the proclamation making today Sue Bird Day statewide and to watch the unveiling of Sue Bird’s statue at @climatepledgearena.com ! #Seattle #Storm #GOAT

The House Transportation Committee is meeting today in Seattle City Hall! The TVW staffer is sick, so we're unfortunately not online but we're having a work session about the state of the WA ferries. #waleg

Busy legislative work day today, kicking off with a meeting SDOT Director Emery. Talked about all the good stuff we want to work on together (South Holgate, Ballard Bridge, Interbay, Aurora, and more!) and good ways to partner. Her deep knowledge and safety focus is such an asset to the city!

Delighted to be here in the “Quad Cities” (shout out West Richland) for the Joint Transportation Committee meeting. Saw some awesome roundabouts today, which may not seem that exciting but they’ve lead to a major reduction in crashes across the area! #waleg

I don’t know about “most promising” but I will cop to being a young legislator who cares about housing! Thanks to @volts.wtf for having me on!

Today I got to watch one of my closest friends raise her right hand and take the oath of citizenship. It was a very proud moment, despite everything going on in our country and world, it was beautiful to see so many people of all ages, races, and faiths, take this step together.

This is terrifying and this is a real threat that state lawmakers live with every single day we do our jobs. #waleg

I’m out of state and not able to attend today’s #NoKings march in Seattle but wishing everyone there a day of solidarity, power, and love. Stay safe and watch out for each other. #Seattle

Man, I guess I really made the right wingers mad this time. Some group called “Safe Eastside” filed a petition to repeal the Transit Oriented Housing Development bill… #waleg #seattle www2.sos.wa.gov/elections/in...