I know every dollar counts for Washington families and will fight to lower the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs. I support state agencies’ efforts to hold Big Pharma companies accountable for unfairly raising prices on working families.

Access to reliable, affordable, and specialized care is essential in rural communities like ours. We live in a healthcare desert, and people should not have to travel to receive the care they need.

We also need to prioritize substance use disorder treatment and mental health. We need to address mental health, particularly for youth, law enforcement, and returning veterans. It’s not just “the right thing to do” but also a public safety issue.