OLYMPIA—The opioid and fentanyl crisis has hit our communities hard. Sadly, a whopping 68 percent of overdose deaths in Washington are from opioids and fentanyl. Even more alarming, our state…
Leavitt’s Lucas Petty Act passes the House unanimously
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Empowering Crisis Responders, Supporting the 988 Lifeline, and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals
OLYMPIA – As the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline gains momentum, Washington State is taking a crucial step to support its success with House passage of House Bill 2088. Introduced…
House passes HB 1455 on first day of 2024 session
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives started the 2024 session with a major policy win by banning child marriage on day one. Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) introduced House Bill…
Greg Nance appointed to vacant house seat in 23rd Legislative District
OLYMPIA—Greg Nance, a non-profit leader and youth mental health advocate, has been appointed to fill the vacant seat in the 23rd Legislative District. Nance is replacing Rep. Drew Hansen who…
Celebrating Juneteenth and the fight for racial justice
Dear Friends & Neighbors, On Monday, we celebrate Juneteenth in remembrance of the last Black Americans who were emancipated on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas. In 2021, I was…