While the Legislature took steps to meet our constitutional duty to amply fund basic K-12 education (McLeary court case), we must continue working to ensure equity and equal access to education across our state.

While contentious politics got in the way, I still believe the I-5 bridge replacement is the single most important need our community faces. I will not give up until together, we can find a path forward for replacement of the antiquated Interstate Bridge.

As the current Chair of the Senate Health Care Committee, I distinctly understand the importance of housing as being foundational to health. Housing stability, quality, safety, and affordability all affect health outcomes.