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…
Report to the 5th District: Special Budgets Edition
Category: Lisa Callan
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…
E-News from Olympia
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week we announced a matching pair of $2.2 billion early action COVID-19 relief bills. I’m proud to be a cosponsor of the House bill, HB…
E-News from Olympia
Friends and neighbors, As we transition into the new year, I’m eager and excited to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure our neighbors, businesses,…
Legislature invests $27 million to plan the widening of Highway 18.
OLYMPIA – The Legislature passed the state’s Transportation Budget on Sunday, April 28, with a bi-partisan vote of 96-2. This final budget makes major investments in transportation infrastructure in eastern…