Dear friends and neighbors, We’re past another important session deadline: House of Origin Cutoff. This means that any bill that did not move off the House Floor will not become…
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Students dealing with adrenal insufficiency get assistance
OLYMPIA – Students living with adrenal insufficiency are one step closer to having a safety net at school with HB 1709 passing the house. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah),…
Dear friends & neighbors, We just wrapped week 5 of the 69th Legislative Session. Friday, February 21, marks policy cutoff. Cutoff, which means that any bill not relating to raising…
Progress on three budgets that put people first
Dear neighbors, There’s great news as we reach the end of the 2024 legislative session! We have a record-breaking supplemental construction budget, a transportation budget that passed the House 93-2,…
House passes five Callan bills on education, early learning, health care
OLYMPIA—At the deadline for legislation to pass their chamber of origin, the House of Representatives passed five bills written by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah). “These bills are about giving all…
I hope to see you at Saturday’s town hall meeting!
Dear friends & neighbors, A big part of my job is keeping you informed—and listening to your ideas and comments. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you. I hope…
Budgets turn values into reality
Dear friends and neighbors, Welcome to the 2024 session of the legislature! This session runs for 60 days, and we’ll focus on solving tough problems such as affordable housing and…
A new legislative session, and a chance to make progress on tough issues
Dear neighbors, I’m back in Olympia as we start work during the short session of the Legislature, which runs for 60 straight days, including weekends. We meet in winter because…
Rep. Callan attends White House States Convening on Childcare
Washington, D.C.- Investing in childcare remains one of the best methods of growing and stabilizing the economy. Recognizing this, the Biden Administration hosted the White House States Convening on Childcare to…
Community Update: Echo Glen Children’s Center
Dear friends and neighbors, Many of you have reached out to us to share your thoughts, questions, and concerns about the recent incident at Echo Glen Children’s Center. We understand…