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SESSION REPORT TO THE 38th DISTRICT | September 2, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, Our session report was mailed out last week, so it might already be in your mailbox. If not, and you’d like to read it, click here…
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Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats | August 19, 2025
OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials…
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You’re Invited: Upcoming Coffee Chat & 38th LD Town Hall | July 8, 2025
Friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session ended on April 27th. A lot of meaningful work was completed during those 105-days, and policies and investments were passed that will impact…
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Representative Cortes named to NCSL’s Youth Homelessness Fellows Program | June 27, 2025
OLYMPIA—Much of Rep. Julio Cortes’ legislative focus has revolved around addressing Washington’s housing and homelessness crisis, particularly where youth are impacted. This legislative session, Washington state passed several bills to…
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Gov. Signs HB 1391 to Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Reduce Recidivism | April 23, 2025
OLYMPIA – Gov. Ferguson has signed HB 1391, sponsored by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), into law, marking a meaningful win for juvenile justice reform. The bill standardizes juvenile diversion programs…
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Ferguson Signs Rep. Cortes’ Bill to Strengthen Prevailing Wage Protections | April 21, 2025
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed Rep. Julio Cortes’ (D-Everett) bill, HB 1821, into law, marking a major step in combating wage theft and protecting workers’ rights. The law expands…
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BUDGETS, BILLS, AND REMEMBERING SPEAKER CHOPP | April 7, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, This is the last stretch of session, only three weeks left! Most of our time from here on out will be spent passing bills on the…
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Chair & Vice-Chair of Latino Democratic Caucus Issue Warning, Condemn ICE Raids | April 3, 2025
Para español, vea más abajo OLYMPIA – The following are statements from Rep. Lillian Ortiz Self (D-Mukilteo), Chair of the Latino Democratic Caucus and House Democratic Caucus, and Vice-Chair Julio Cortes…
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BILLS, TOWN HALL, WOMEN, LATINO DAY, & WASHINGTON BY THE NUMBERS | March 13, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, Today is the 60th day of this 105-day session, it’s the first day we have been hearing bills passed by the Senate. Yesterday was House of…
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You’re Invited: 38th LD Telephone Town Hall | March 11, 2025
Who: Sen. June Robinson, Reps. Mary Fosse & Julio Cortes, and residents of the district! What: Telephone Town Hall When: March 20th, 6:30-7:30 PM Where: By phone – participants can…
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