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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE for the 5th Legislative District
Category: Lisa Callan
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…
House passes Callan bill to strengthen supports for infants and toddlers
OLYMPIA –On Thursday, February 13, the Washington House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, to improve how Washington supports infants and toddlers. House Bill 2787 transfers…
House passes Callan bill to help families with childcare
OLYMPIA –This week, the Washington House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, to improve how the Working Connections childcare payment program serves families, including those facing…
House passes Callan bill improving foster youth outcomes
OLYMPIA –On Thursday, February 13, the Washington House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, to encourage relationships between parents and foster caregivers. House Bill 2525 creates…
5th District Lawmakers Host Town Halls
WHO: State legislators for the 5th Legislative District; Sen. Mark Mullet , Rep. Lisa Callan, and Rep. Bill Ramos. WHAT: 5th Legislative District Town Hall WHEN: Saturday, February 22 WHERE: 9:30 –…
60 days to create change for our community
Friends and neighbors, The 2020 session began with a new face at the House rostrum: Speaker Laurie Jinkins! It is the first time in nearly two decades that a new…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Callan to serve in leadership role on House Capital Budget Committee
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah) was appointed by her colleagues to serve as a second vice chair of the House Capital Budget Committee. In this role, she’ll help…