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• Julio’s July Legislative Update | July 7, 2023

  Dear neighbors, I hope you had a great Fourth of July weekend and had an opportunity to reflect on what being an American means to you and your family. As… READ MORE

• Two Days to Sine-Die | April 21, 2023

  Dear neighbors and friends, It’s hard to believe the legislative session is almost over. After 103 days, the legislature will adjourn, “Sine Die” (without end) this Sunday. During this last… READ MORE

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  Rep. Cortes Passes Bills to Governor on Homelessness, Police Benefits, Affordable Housing & Statewide Travel | April 19, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• Week 12: Latino Caucus, Addressing Homelessness, & Legislative Update | March 23, 2023

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, This e-newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening in Olympia and how it might affect all our communities. In this issue, I’ll share some exciting… READ MORE

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  Freshman Legislator Julio Cortes Passes Three Bills to the Senate | March 3, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• MEDIA ADVISORY: Spanish-language town hall with Rep. Julio Cortes, Mar. 18 at 12:30 p.m. | March 1, 2023

  Ver más abajo para versión en español Who: Representative Julio Cortes. What: In-person, Spanish-language town hall meeting. When: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023. Submit questions in advance:… READ MORE

• Legislative Update: Important Funding for Our Community & Two Upcoming Town Halls | March 1, 2023

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the beginning of March, the legislature is now convening on the House floor to vote on bills until March 8th, before resuming committee hearings on… READ MORE

• Legislative Update: Housing & Behavioral Health, and A New Tax Credit for 2023 | February 3, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors,  This e-newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening in Olympia and how it might affect all our communities. In this issue, I’ll discuss addressing the root causes of homelessness and the Working… READ MORE

• Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session | January 12, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors, Happy New Year! Session kicked off this past Monday, and we’ll be tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our community and standing up for Washington’s… READ MORE

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  Cortes Sworn in as Representative for the 38th District  | January 9, 2023

  Olympia – Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, was sworn in Monday as one of two new representatives for the 38th legislative district. Cortes brings experience in homelessness prevention, city government and… READ MORE