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
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…
Gov. Signs HB 1391 to Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Reduce Recidivism
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…
Ferguson Signs Rep. Cortes’ Bill to Strengthen Prevailing Wage Protections
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…
BUDGETS, BILLS, AND REMEMBERING SPEAKER CHOPP
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…
Chair & Vice-Chair of Latino Democratic Caucus Issue Warning, Condemn ICE Raids
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…
BILLS, TOWN HALL, WOMEN, LATINO DAY, & WASHINGTON BY THE NUMBERS
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…
You’re Invited: 38th LD Telephone Town Hall
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…
Rep. Cortes: ‘Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Cut Recidivism Rates’
OLYMPIA – In a major victory for juvenile justice reform, the House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1391 today. Introduced by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), the legislation will help…
BUDGET CHALLENGE, EARLY LEARNING, BILLS UPDATE, UPCOMING TELEPHONE TOWN HALL
Dear friends and neighbors, We’ve made it halfway through this session and things are moving very quickly. All of last week, in the Appropriations Committee, we voted on an extensive…