Welcome!

It’s an honor to serve as your state Senator for the 31st District. I am here to work for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime with your concerns about state government. If you are being personally affected by a state agency, I will be glad to help you get the assistance you need. And I’m not afraid to “bang on someone’s desk” (figuratively) if that’s what it takes to get the job done. Por favor, no dude ponerse en contacto conmigo en español y me avisan si le gustaría recibir mi boletín en español.

Want to visit me in Olympia during session? Just let me know.  Call my office 360-786-7660 to check my availability.

Sincerely,

Senator Phil

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April 24, 2026

Updated town hall schedule

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who planned to attend this week’s town halls in Bonney Lake and Edgewood. I truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to stay engaged. Unfortunately, I lost my voice due to illness and had to cancel those meetings. I know it’s not easy to...
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April 17, 2026

Join me at upcoming town halls across the 31st District

Dear Friends and Neighbors, In this update, I’m inviting you to my upcoming town halls and diving into three topics that don’t always make for easy conversation: our family court system, abortion, and gun control. People have strong opinions on these issues, and that’s exactly why we need to talk about them. We don’t make things better...
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April 15, 2026

VIDEO: Gun control and the right to bear arms | “What I think…” with State Senator Phil Fortunato

Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, discusses gun control in Washington, expressing concern that legislative restrictions, including magazine limits and storage requirements, disadvantage law-abiding citizens. He maintains that under the state constitution, requirements such as training mandates may be considered an impairment of the right to self-defense.
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April 15, 2026

VIDEO: Abortion risks and taxpayer funding | “What I think…” with State Senator Phil Fortunato

Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, discusses Washington’s abortion laws, noting that while abortion remains legal in the state, the focus should shift to a women’s health approach that ensures full transparency about risks and long-term outcomes. He emphasizes that abortion is a medical procedure with potential complications and argues that women should be provided with clear, standardized...
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April 15, 2026

OPINION: The hidden failures of family courts — and the cost to women and children

One issue I’ve been hearing about more and more, and one that deserves closer attention, is how our family court system is impacting women and children. You’ve likely seen the headlines about failures within Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Those cases are heartbreaking and have rightly drawn public attention and demands for greater...
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April 14, 2026

NEWS: Sen. Phil Fortunato to host town halls across the 31st District

OLYMPIA — Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, is inviting residents of the 31st Legislative District to attend a series of in-person town halls later this month to discuss the 2026 legislative session and hear directly from constituents. The meetings will take place in Edgewood/Milton, Bonney Lake/Sumner, Buckley, and Orting. Fortunato will provide an overview of the...
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