OLYMPIA — Senate legislation passed today by the House will expand foster care support for youths through ages 18-21. “Young people have expressed their need for continued support as they…
House passes bill to extend foster support through age 21
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Senate Passes Cortes Bill to Open Doors & Strengthen Public Safety
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington state Senate voted unanimously to pass House Bill 1530, addressing its law enforcement and prosecutor shortage. Introduced by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), the bipartisan bill…
Cortes Bill Offers Hope & Stability for Young Adults
OLYMPIA – A promising solution for young adults facing behavioral health challenges is one step closer to being a reality. The Post-Inpatient Housing Program, championed by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett),…
Rep. Cortes Bill Provides Justice and Rehabilitation for Juvenile Offenders
OLYMPIA – Tonight, the House passed House Bill 2217, introduced by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett). The legislation represents a meaningful effort at transforming the state’s approach to juvenile justice and…
Cortes Bill Boosts Support for Families Facing Hardships
OLYMPIA – Legislation to provide greater financial assistance to Washington families experiencing hardships passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today. House Bill 2415, introduced by Rep….
MEDIA ADVISORY: Upcoming 38th District Town Hall
Who: 38th District Representatives Cortes & Fosse What: Town Hall When: 5:30 – 6:30 PM, Friday, February 16 Where: Everett Labor Temple, 2810 Lombard Ave, Everett, WA 98201 Why: To provide…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Cortes Bill to Expand Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Pool Passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, House Bill 1530, introduced by Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett), was voted out of the House unanimously. Washington has taken multiple steps in recent years to address the…
Cortes Appointed to WA Tourism Marketing Authority
OLYMPIA – Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, has been appointed to the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority’s (WTMA) Board of Directors by Speaker of the House, Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma. Tourism remains the…
Rep. Cortes Passes Bills to Governor on Homelessness, Police Benefits, Affordable Housing & Statewide Travel
OLYMPIA – Representative Julio Cortes, D-Everett, arrived in Olympia this January ready to make a positive impact for his community. To date, he has passed four important pieces of legislation…
Freshman Legislator Julio Cortes Passes Three Bills to the Senate
OLYMPIA— Yesterday marked the passage of Rep. Julio Cortes’, D-Everett, third freshman bill to the Senate. Cortes, who currently works for the City of Everett and previously worked to help…