Many of the most successful businesses in the world were founded in Washington state, and  continue to grow here. Throughout my career, I've worked to support our state’s unique and enviable culture of science, innovation, and economic growth. I've seen how successful Washington companies operate, and I know what it means for our state.

It means jobs.

Not just jobs for tech workers, but across all sectors of our economy. My mission is to ensure that our prosperity is shared—so I fight for things working families need, like access to education and job training, and making housing, health care, and childcare more affordable.

I support the men and women of organized labor. I'm proud that Washington State is leading the nation in raising the minimum wage. I’ve worked hard to increase investment in workforce training and I’m fighting for more apprentice jobs so more working-class families can earn and learn.

I led legislation investing in 10 key technology areas – including semiconductor chip manufacturing – with funding for research and development in tech hubs and universities across the country so we continue to lead the world in science and innovation.

I supported the creation of a $30 billion lending fund to help small businesses, the great engine of our economy.

Working with women entrepreneurs, we increased access to capital and funding for business counseling so we could grow more women-owned businesses.

Today, it is not uncommon for workers to transition through multiple careers in their lifetime. We must prepare workers to thrive in a 21st-century global economy. We need to provide education and training for returning veterans and laid-off workers, and support our community colleges. 

Our state is at the forefront of the knowledge economy. Two key ways of staying ahead are affordable education and reduction of student loan debt. We must invest in making college more affordable. The benefits we gain from these efforts are further innovation and greater success.