Putting Our State FIRST
From the Washington state legislature to the private sector, Maria has always understood that you’re measured not by what you say, but by what you do for the people who are counting on you.
Helping Businesses Create Jobs
In the Senate, Maria has helped Washington’s small businesses weather tough economic times by championing increased lending, tax cuts, and opening new markets for Washington products.
Latest News
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November 6, 2012
PRESS RELEASE: Cantwell Statement On Election Results
"I am humbled by the opportunity to serve our state again in the United States Senate...
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October 25, 2012
Editorial: Cantwell represents state well in U.S. Senate
Spokesman Review (Editorial) - State Sen. Michael Baumgartner burst onto the political scene with a victory over Chris Marr in a legislative contest that set a record for spending. Now he’s taking on another...
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October 21, 2012
Endorsement | Cantwell's work for state earns another term
Yakima Herald (Editorial) - In her 12 years as a U.S. senator, Maria Cantwell has assiduously tended to issues affecting Central Washington and the state as a whole.
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Working for WA
Protecting Washington’s Natural Resources
As one of the most beautiful states in the union–and one of the richest in natural resources–Washington has a special interest in energy and environmental policy. And Maria has fought hard to uphold the state’s conservation tradition, while also working to bring our energy policy into the 21st century.
Fighting For Washington Businesses, Workers and Jobs
Maria knows Washington’s business community – because, as an executive at an innovative software company, she was part of it. And as a Senator, she’s led the way in helping businesses large and small throughout Washington grow, thrive, and create jobs.
Keeping Washington Families Safe
Maria has taken a leadership role on safety and security issues, including defending our borders, strengthening our military, cracking down on gangs, and taking on drug crime in Washington communities.
Standing with Middle-Class Taxpayers
Middle-class families around Washington and across the country are facing tough times–and tough decisions about balancing the family checkbook each month. Maria has fought to strengthen the economic security of Washington families and cut taxes for middle-class families.
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