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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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Rep. Cortes: ‘Standardize Juvenile Diversion Programs, Cut Recidivism Rates’ | March 5, 2025
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…
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BUDGET CHALLENGE, EARLY LEARNING, BILLS UPDATE, UPCOMING TELEPHONE TOWN HALL | March 3, 2025
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…
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MENSAJE DEL REP. JULIO CORTES PARA LA COMUNIDAD / Message from Rep. Julio Cortes for the Community | February 20, 2025
Please scroll down for English El Representante Estatal Julio Cortés, Demócrata de Everett, publica este mensaje a la comunidad latina de Washington e insta a las personas que tengan preguntas…
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FIRST BILL PASSED, VIDEO UPDATE, MEET MY PAGE, AND GO HAWKS! | February 15, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re one third of the way through this 105-day session, five weeks down, ten to go! I have great news to share: my legislation concerning utility…
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House Passes Bill to Support Sustainability & Economic Development | February 13, 2025
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1302, allowing municipalities to waive utility connection charges for organizations practicing industrial symbiosis. This initiative promotes sustainability, resource efficiency,…
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Survey Results, Video Update, My bills and more! | February 1, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week we sent you a link to continue learning about your priorities. Many of you took it and the responses increased from 87 to 148!…
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