OLYMPIA – Children in Washington will have greater protections from chatbots powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) thanks to HB 2225. This Governor request bill, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah), requires operators of AI companion…
Dear friends and neighbors, As our region continues to experience extreme weather, flooding, and significant travel disruptions, we want to share the most up-to-date and reliable information affecting the 5th…
Dear friends & neighbors, The atmospheric river has brought severe flooding and road closures to the 5th Legislative District. Snoqualmie and North Bend and neighboring valley cities conditions are changing rapidly. Stay…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
