Dear friends and neighbors, The 2021 Legislative Session ended the last week of April and many bills went into effect yesterday, so we think this is the perfect time for…
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Category: Lisa Callan
Callan bills focusing on youth signed by Gov. Inslee
OLYMPIA – In a ceremony at the Capitol Monday (May 3), Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a pair of bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-5, Issaquah). HB…
5th-District E-News from Olympia
Dear friends and neighbors, Today is the 90th day of the 2021 Legislative Session, and with our adjournment scheduled for just over two weeks from now, my colleagues and I…
Report to the 5th District: Special Budgets Edition
Dear Friends and neighbors, The 2021 legislative session began in early January and we’re now barely three weeks out from the April 25 adjournment. For many reasons, this has been…
Reps. Callan & Ramos discuss Washington Recovery Budget
5th Legislative District Representatives Lisa Callan and Bill Ramos share their thoughts on the values that went into writing this 2021-23 Washington Recovery Operating Budget proposal as they discuss some…
Callan bill could ease the childcare shortage in Washington
OLYMPIA – The availability of childcare in Washington is in short supply and a bill approved in the state House Monday night, HB 1370, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-5,…
Virtual town hall next weekend; Updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Friends and neighbors, We’ve hit the half-way mark of this legislative session and we’ve been debating and voting on bills on the House Floor ’round the clock for a week….
Young people and new moms benefit from Callan bills
OLYMPIA – In another marathon-length legislative day, the state House gave its overwhelming approval Friday to a pair of bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-5, Issaquah). Friday’s votes…
Callan bill harnesses internet to help young people in crisis
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives OK’d legislation Thursday afternoon to help young people connect with much-needed behavioral health services. HB 1373, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, would…
E-News from Olympia
Dear friends and neighbors, February is Black History Month Recognizing Black History Month while the Legislature is in session is an important reminder to us all. There is so much…