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Among the numerous amendments offered by Republicans, was one to “ensure that children facing abuse, severe neglect, serious physical harm, or exposure to high-potency synthetic opioids or other illicit substances are removed…

March 2, 2026

After 12 years representing Washington’s 26th Legislative District, Rep. Michelle Valdez announced today that she will not seek re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives. Valdez, who recently changed her...

Feb. 24, 2026

State Representative Michelle Caldier announced that she has legally changed her name to Michelle Valdez following her recent marriage. Representative Valdez will continue to represent the 26th Legislative District and remains...

Jan. 9, 2026

My 2025 Legislative Review was mailed to citizens in the 26th District. You can read it here online. If you have questions or comments about any of the topics, please contact...

April 27, 2025

Thank you for reading my 2025 Legislative Report. If you have questions or comments, please contact my office. The phone number is: 360-786-7802. You may also email me at michelle.caldier@leg.wa.gov.

April 27, 2025

Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, invites 26th District citizens to an online town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 30. With the 2025 regular legislative session ending on April 27, Caldier will...

April 16, 2025

During Monday’s floor debate on a bill to dismantle the Parents’ Bill of Rights, majority Democrats in the House voted to halt House Republicans’ ability to debate the bill further in...

April 14, 2025

Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, and Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, have proposed constitutional amendments in the Senate and House of Representatives that would provide property-tax payers with relief and certainty. The...

April 10, 2025

OLYMPIA…Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, and Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, have proposed constitutional amendments in the Senate and House of Representatives aimed at providing property-tax payers with relief and certainty.

April 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Olympia – March 24, 2025) Rep. Michelle Caldier is concerned that proposed reductions in Medicaid funding could be disastrous for the more than 157,000 citizens she represents in Kitsap...

March 25, 2025