Open enrollment has begun for 2026 health plans, and Washingtonians are seeing huge cost increases. Congress could be working right now on bringing down the cost of insurance premiums for Americans. But instead, people are refusing to come to the table to discuss this issue.

🚨UPDATE ON SNAP: Millions of Americans are getting their benefits LATE and only partial benefits.   TWO federal judges made it clear that SNAP should be funded and forced Trump to make a partial payment using an emergency fund, but we need him to pay the FULL benefits.

Republicans had months to do their job but chose loyalty to Trump over governing. Families deserve a Congress that meets the needs of our communities.

Please join us October 8th!

The last three government shutdowns have happened while Donald Trump was President. This shutdown, like all recent shutdowns, is a REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN. Enough with the chaos. Time for Republican leadership to work with Democrats to reopen government and save your health care.

Renters in King County need to make almost $92,000 a year to afford just a one-bedroom apartment. This is pushing homeownership further out of reach and making our city less accessible to live and work in.

You make educated choices about the health of you and your family every day. + Researching car seat safety ratings + Reading food labels + Finding quality child care Your choice to immunize is no different. Make an educated choice about #immunization to protecting you and your family's health.

U.S. Patty Murray has plans to block President Trump's nomination of Pete Serrano to be the next U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/08/28/w...

Seems like it’s time for my second Truth Social post.

There’s nothing normal about this moment in America. We’ve got a president erasing the truth about our country’s history of slavery. He’s gutted the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and ended all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

In just one month, vegetable prices increased by 39%. All thanks to Trump’s tariffs. It’s already expensive to buy fresh and healthy foods. Trump is now making it even harder for families to put nutritious meals on the table.

We've seen a series of policies recently that will make health insurance coverage harder for many Washingtonians. The cost of insurance is definitely going to go up, and we need to fight back. www.kxly.com/news/healthc...

By the way, in case you were wondering only Democrats support a national ban on gerrymandering. Says a lot. But that doesn't mean we fight with one hand behind our back in the meantime.

Trump’s tariffs will cost the average household $2,400 this year in higher prices on everything from groceries to health care to car repairs.   WA is especially hard hit by tariffs because we are one of the most trade-dependent states.   komonews.com/news/local/p...

The Trump admin is cutting $500 million from vaccine development, threatening the cures & treatments of tomorrow. Misinformation & conspiracy theories should not be driving decisions at our public health agencies. apnews.com/article/kenn...

As of today, thanks to Trump, Americans are paying the highest tariff rate since 1933. And the average household is going to lose out on $2,400 thanks to Trump's tariffs. You are paying more for almost everything because of Trump himself.

Adolfo, who has been in America since he was a teenager—with NO criminal record and 4 kids who are CITIZENS— was detained by ICE while dropping his kids off at school. Trump isn't focusing on criminals; he's tearing apart the families who build our communities. This is wrong.

Yesterday in Renton, I joined a Washington State Emergency Management Association Roundtable. Really appreciate the conversation about improving emergency management and better supporting our constituents during times of crisis.

See all our endorsements for the Primary on our website and download a printout to share with friends and people you meet over the 4th of July weekend! www.45thdemocrats.org/endorsement-...

Urgent! We have to speak up NOW!

SHUTTING DOWN RURAL HOSPITALS—that's the Republican agenda. If their Big, Ugly, Betrayal of a bill passes, rural hospitals across America will be forced to shutter. This will hit Central & Eastern Washington the hardest. We can kill this bill, but NOW is the time to speak up.

Too many families are being priced out of their communities. That’s why I introduced legislation with @gomez.house.gov to make affordable housing more available for families most in need.

Trump’s push to use troops and heavy force in Seattle is a dangerous step toward authoritarianism. But Washingtonians have already stood strong and united against oppression. Trump isn’t going to stop us this time.

Don't forget that @45thdemocrats.bsky.social's Ice Cream Social + Local Candidate Meet and Greet is this Thursday the 19th from 7-9pm in Kirkland. Address and RSVP at bit.ly/45-icecream-...

In the Pacific Northwest, salmon aren't just fish—they're a way of life, and foundational to our economy & culture. Trump's budget wants to completely ELIMINATE the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. I'm tearing up Trump's budget, and won't vote for ANY bill that eliminates this funding.

@45thdemocrats.bsky.social Hey 45th District Democrats, lots of events this summer. (Details further in the thread) - Sign making June 5th - Duvall Daze parade June 7th - No Kings on June 14th - 45th Ice Cream Social June 19th - Kirkland 4th of July parade - Redmond Derby Days on July 12th

If you weren't able to join the live, you can watch the recording via the link below.

I’m heartbroken & outraged by the disgusting killing of two Israeli Embassy staff in D.C. This act of hate is a tragic reminder of the threats our communities face. My deepest condolences to their loved ones. We must stand united against antisemitism & all forms of hate.  www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/p...

Big news for gun safety in Washington: Starting May 1, 2027, you'll need a permit to purchase a firearm. This new law will help keep guns out of dangerous hands and keep our communities safe from gun violence while protecting law-abiding and responsible gun owners.

SCOTUS heard arguments today over the Trump administration’s challenge to birthright citizenship. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown (D), who brought one of the lawsuits that went before the Court today, joins Chris Jansing with his reaction to the arguments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZTJ...

Met with the WA Fraternal Order of Police to discuss how we can better support law enforcement & first responders to build safer communities.

I passed the Digital Equity Act into law, and EVERY SINGLE STATE applied for federal funding. Even KRISTI NOEM gladly sought funding from it. But now, Trump is blocking funding to send rural school districts laptops because he doesn’t like the word EQUITY. Make it make sense.

Now available – A Know Your Rights flyer on Civil Immigration Enforcement in 19 languages. Please share it with your friends, family and community: www.atg.wa.gov/immigrationg...

#HandsOff Seattle! Union members joined tens of thousands at Seattle Center to say NO to the MAGA regime and HANDS OFF our schools, our healthcare, and our communities!

Trump's priorities are clear: slash NIH funding, gut our medical research industry & risk Americans' health. I had important conversations this week at Seattle Children's about what this means for WA state families—our doctors and scientists won't give up the fight, and neither will I.

Housing inflation is up 4% over the past year nationally and 4.5% in the Pacific Northwest – and that was before homebuilders reported an additional 5.5% increase in costs due to tariffs this year. We need to do more to lower housing costs for everyone. (1/2) rollcall.com/2025/04/29/l...

✊✊✊✊✊ this May Day, 5/1, we march for immigrants, our right to organize, and all people unjustly detained by ICE Be at Cal Anderson Park at Noon to hear from speakers then we march. www.mobilize.us/waaflcio/eve...

Have friends/family in Spokane? Encourage them to attend The People's Town Hall - April 25th!

Meanwhile, out in Yakima and the Tri-Cities districts

The Washington and Oregon attorneys general sued the Trump administration Friday over its executive order on elections that seeks to withhold funding unless states comply with dramatic rule changes. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/04/t...

Important dates coming up! Confirm or update your voter registration info today: votewa.gov

RFK jr plans to cut 20,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services. This could be catastrophic for our families. Senator Murray makes it clear that it's time we all speak up.

There is a tsunami of Medicaid cuts coming at the people of Washington, and I guarantee you this is not a drill. We need everyone to call their member of Congress and the White House and say: “This massive cut to Medicaid is not what we want.”

Elon & DOGE are cutting Social Security phone services, reducing staff, & closing offices.   Making it harder for seniors & disabled Americans to get their benefits will keep YOU from getting the Social Security you're owed. All while they push for more tax cuts for billionaires.

The Washington State Democratic Chair Shasti Conrad released the following statement:

"The House GOP Continuing Resolution is NOT clean" - Patty Murray

Thank you @wadems.org for the chance to talk about the impact of these devastating cuts on the patients I care for every day

Great news for Special Education in WA State!