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,…
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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…
Report to the 5th District: BUDGETS EDITION
Dear friends and neighbors, With this year’s legislative session now behind us, we’d like to give you a rundown of the main investments in all three state budgets passed this…
It’s the last week of session!
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s the last week of session! Can you believe it? The last hundred days have been a whirlwind, but I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished…
State Construction Budget Update
Dear friends and neighbors, Spring has sprung at the Capitol! With fewer than 20 days left in this year’s legislative session, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and the…