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• Rent fairness bill moves on to the Senate | February 16, 2024

  Dear friends & neighbors, My colleagues and I kept our promise and are one step closer to delivering stability and predictability for seniors and working families across the State. A… READ MORE

• Washington House Democrats bring fairness to the housing market with rent stabilization | February 14, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats kept a promise today with the passage of HB 2114. Sponsored by Emily Alvarado (D-West Seattle) the bill aims to provide stability to renters through… READ MORE

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  Legislative Update: Session kickoff, what we’re up to, and staying in touch | January 24, 2024

  Dear friends and neighbors, Earlier this month we kicked off the 2024 Legislative Session! Every year we alternate between a short session, which is 60 days, or a long session,… READ MORE

• Sen. Trudeau and Rep. Alvarado propose gift-card reforms to help consumers   | December 4, 2023

  OLYMPIA—It’s common for people to give friends and family gift cards, especially during the holidays. But what happens if you lose a card, or don’t spend all of it?  “Consumers… READ MORE

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  Legislative Update: Budget Proposals and Another Session Cutoff | April 17, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors, We wanted to reach out with an update on our work as we approach the end of session. The House and Senate have both proposed their… READ MORE

• Washington addresses homecare worker shortage | March 3, 2023

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Emily Alvarado’s (D- West Seattle) HB 1694 passed the House this week. The bill addresses a growing workforce shortage in an essential industry.   “Homecare workers provide essential… READ MORE

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  Legislative Update: Session so far and a Virtual Town Hall | March 2, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors, As hard as it is to believe, we’re halfway through this year’s legislative session! This week we started full-time action on the House floor. We wanted… READ MORE

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  Legislative Update: Kicking off the 2023 Session | February 3, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors, Last month we kicked off the 2023 Legislative Session. We wanted to send you a quick note to highlight some of our biggest priorities for the… READ MORE

• Alvarado: Remove barriers to opportunity for all | January 16, 2023

  OLYMPIA—First-term lawmaker Rep. Emily Alvarado (D-Seattle) says she is focused on economic opportunity, bold action to address our housing crisis, and equity.   “We need strong reforms to break down… READ MORE