Had a great chat with 35th District Reps Dan Griffey and Travis Couture about what’s happening in Olympia. As we get closer to the end of the legislative session, things are heating up—especially around the budget, public safety, and education.
Travis broke down the upcoming state budget, highlighting concerns about new taxes and proposed cuts, including a push to close Mission Creek Women’s Prison in Belfair—something they’re fighting against to protect jobs and public safety. Meanwhile, Dan shared his focus on crime and law enforcement, calling out policies that are making our communities less safe.
We also tackled the Parents’ Bill of Rights, which was overwhelmingly supported last year but is now being undermined by new legislation. The conversation got deep into education, transparency, and how schools should be working with parents, not against them.
There’s a telephone town hall on March 25 where folks in the 35th can call in, ask questions, and make their voices heard. I’ll be sharing more details soon.
Listen in to the full conversation—some important issues here that affect all of us. Let me know your thoughts! 🎙️ #WAleg #MasonCounty #Education #PublicSafety #BudgetTalk
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