Maria Cantwell
U.S. Senator for Washington
Big night for those of us fighting for lower gas and grocery prices, voting rights, and against corruption. America didn’t just speak tonight, it yelled that it wants change.
It’s #ElectionDay! Voters in WA, return your ballot to a drop box or your local voting center by 8:00 PM PT TONIGHT. You can find your nearest drop-off location HERE: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...
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We mourn the passing of Dolores Huerta, a labor leader, civil rights icon, and tireless advocate for justice. (1/2)
Dolores Huerta, a pioneering labor organizer and civil rights icon who cofounded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, has died at 96, her family said in a statement. https://cnn.it/4iMPEBd
What a great soul.
Tom played so many iconic characters throughout his life, and he was generous to the people and causes he cared about, including the arts, veterans, and the environment. How lucky were we to have Tom and Julie in the Northwest. He will be missed.
Tom Skerritt, the acclaimed character actor who starred in “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “Contact” and more, died Wednesday at his home in Seattle. He was 93.
A war with Iran and damaging tariffs continue to haunt American households by raising the costs of everything. Prices overall are up 3.7%. Those families trying to budget for winter heating needs are facing fuel oil prices that are up 74.2% over last year. (1/2)
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Inflation climbs in September as gas prices surge
Wednesday's inflation report provided the latest snapshot of prices as a monthlong surge in costs for gasoline and other essentials continues to weigh on shoppers.
Native Americans have faced and risen above tremendous challenges. Today, on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor Native history and celebrate the first inhabitants of our country.
Cantwell Joins Bicameral Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Head Start
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Finance Committee, joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed overhaul of Head Start, a federal program providing...
We had a great crowd at yesterday's Main Street Promise Celebration in Vancouver. The community had a vision for Main Street, and that vision has become a reality. Congratulations, Vancouver!
It was great meeting with Gabriela Whitemarsh, the 2026 Washington State Teacher of the Year. Gabriela teaches advanced mathematics in both English and Spanish and is an advocate for bilingual education. Thank you Gabriela for the lifechanging work you do with Pasco’s youth!
