Sharon Shewmake

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As a State Senator representing a district with significant agricultural and small business interests, how do you plan to address concerns that Washington's rising minimum wage and payroll tax requirements are making it harder for small employers in Whatcom County to remain competitive and retain workers?

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Given your background as an economist, what specific legislative steps are you taking to expand access to affordable healthcare and behavioral health services for low-income and uninsured residents in your district, particularly in rural areas of Whatcom and Skagit counties?

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What concrete actions have you taken or proposed in the State Senate to improve the reliability and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, including Highway 542 and local roads in your district, and how are you ensuring that state funding reaches Whatcom County communities equitably?