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Everyone needs a home | January 19, 2023
Dear friends and neighbors, As we take our first steps into the 2023 legislative session, I am so honored to continue representing our community at the Capitol. I’ll never stop…
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Bill aims to eliminate cost-sharing for patients seeking abortions | January 9, 2023
OLYMPIA – In Washington, abortions must be covered by all state-regulated health plans that cover maternity services, but out-of-pocket costs can currently be a burden for patients. Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) and Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) are looking to ease that…
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Bateman and Barkis unite behind middle housing legislation | January 5, 2023
OLYMPIA—Everyone deserves a home, yet the dream of home ownership is out of reach for too many families, says Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia), who’s introducing bipartisan legislation to boost the…
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Legislation and budgets that put people first | February 24, 2022
Dear neighbors, With only a few weeks left in the 2022 session, I wanted to give you a quick update. This e-newsletter includes what’s happening to legislation I introduced, the…
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Capitol Ideas Podcast: Homes for WA Act | February 6, 2022
Friends and neighbors, Last week, I had the pleasure of joining Sen. Mona Das on the Capitol Ideas Podcast to talk about the Homes for WA Act. Listen here: