Lawmakers point fingers over government shutdown while blue-collar people suffer
WASHINGTON D.C.—At 35 days and counting, the current government shutdown now ties the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Both Democrats and Republicans are placing the blame across the aisles claiming the opposite side is responsible for federal workers not being paid and millions of Americans left without food assistance, heat, and […]
DelBene: Trump, GOP holding emergency SNAP funds over politics
Earlier this year, Marysville resident Gail Nigro was experiencing health problems and needed some extra assistance to keep food on the table and pay her health care bills. She signed up for Washington’s Basic Food program, the name we give to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to help her buy groceries. Gail is […]
Lawmakers weigh in on federal government cuts to PNW Hydrogen Hub
Local lawmakers weighed in on the Trump Administration’s cuts to approximately $1 billion worth of federal funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2), which supports clean energy efforts in Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. The H2Hubs program was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). It designates up to $7 billion in competitive grants […]
Sultan celebrates the opening of its new multi-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant
SULTAN—Federal, state, and local officials celebrated on September 24 the completion of upgrades to the City of Sultan’s Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 30403 U.S. Highway 2. The upgrades facilitate the long-term growth of Sultan and ensure that Sultan’s wastewater is properly treated before being discharged into the Sultan River. “As the largest capital project […]
Gov Ferguson along with Democratic leaders urge Congress to extend heath care tax credits
BELLEVUE —Democratic Congressional leaders joined by Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue on Friday, September 12, addressed the looming risk to 80,000 Washingtonians who may lose healthcare if the Republican-controlled Congress allows the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by the end of this year. […]
Delbene says WA health insurance premiums will rise by 65 percent because of Trump Megabill
BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) underscored the dramatic harm of President Trump’s megabill on Washington families’ access to health coverage yesterday during a roundtable with patients, providers, advocates, and state officials. The law, which passed Congress with only Republican votes, will result in a 65 percent increase in health insurance premiums next year for WA […]
DelBene Hears from Washington Brewers on Rising Tariff Costs
REDMOND, WA – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a roundtable with local brewers and industry leaders at Postdoc Brewing in Redmond to discuss how current trade and tariff policies are impacting Washington’s craft beer industry. Tariffs on imported aluminum and steel have driven up costs for small breweries that rely on kegs, cans, and specialized […]
DelBene highlights impact of Trump’s SNAP cuts on Washington families
ARLINGTON—On Thursday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) addressed the federal food program cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Donald J Trump. Joined by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, nutrition advocates, educators, and local food providers, DelBene stated that the legislation will affect many Washington families and children. The […]
Targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, manhunt underway for killer
BROOKLYN PARK, MN—In what is described as “targeted political violence” by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, lawmakers former House Speaker Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were fatally shot at their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday, June 14, 2025. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were also shot and […]
DelBene visits Port of Seattle to discuss potential harm from Trump’s tariffs
SEATTLE– Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited the port of Seattle to highlight the harm, she syas, of President Trump’s ongoing tariff chaos at the Port of Seattle with Washington workers, businesses, and health care providers. Tariffs are a tax on imported goods paid by American businesses and often passed along to American consumers. Since taking […]
