OLYMPIA—On March 25, Governor Inslee signed a bill to assist youth experiencing homelessness acquire Washington state identicards. House Bill 2607, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, provides a pathway for Washington youth…
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COVID-19 Update to the 5th Legislative District
Online resources This is a difficult and uncertain time for all of us, so it’s good to know where to find help. Here are a few one-stop-shop web portals that…
Callan infants and toddlers bill signed by governor
OLYMPIA— On March 19, Governor Inslee signed legislation to integrate supports for Washington infants and toddlers into the continuum of services for birth to five. House Bill 2787, sponsored by…
Governor Inslee signs Callan bill improving foster youth outcomes
OLYMPIA –On March 18, Governor Inslee signed legislation to encourage relationships between parents and foster caregivers. House Bill 2525, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, creates a pilot Family Connections…
Governor signs Callan bill to require crisis intervention hotlines on school ID cards
OLYMPIA— On March 18, Governor Inslee signed legislation to address the increasing rates of youth suicide in Washington. House Bill 2589, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, requires contact information…
CORONAVIRUS: Funding, DOH, CDC, Workers’ Comp, Help from Agencies, OSPI, Bill Signings
$125 Million for Coronavirus response Governor Inslee signed an emergency proclamation on February 29, directing state agencies to use state resources to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 outbreak…
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE for the 5th Legislative District
Dear friends and neighbors, Washington state is experiencing an increase in cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and it is anticipated that the virus will continue to spread. While most cases…
Senate hears a pair of Callan bills to curb youth suicide and substance use
OLYMPIA—On Friday 21, the Washington Senate heard a pair of bills, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, aimed at combating the escalating rates of youth substance use and suicide in…
Callan passes bill to help youth without housing obtain identicards
OLYMPIA—On Tuesday, February 18, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at addressing the obstacles youth experiencing homelessness face when obtaining a Washington state identicard. House Bill 2607,…
5th Legislative District Town Halls in Maple Valley, North Bend, and Issaquah
Friends and neighbors, Senator Mark Mullet, Representative Ramos, and I are looking forward to seeing you at our three town hall meetings this Saturday, February 22nd in Maple Valley, North…