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Legislative Update: Let the floor action begin! And apply for the Working Families Tax Credit

Dear Friends and Neighbors,   Before I get into the latest on what’s happening at the legislature, I want to invite you to the 44th Legislative District Town Hall happening on... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Two in-person town halls with Rep. Brandy Donaghy on Mar. 22nd. 

Who: Rep. Brandy Donaghy  What: In-person town hall meeting.  When and Where:  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Heatherwood Middle School cafeteria, 1419 Trillium Blvd SE #14, Mill Creek, WA 98012 ... READ MORE

Donaghy bill ensuring transparency in solicited real estate sent to Senate.

OLYMPIA – A bill to ensure transparency in solicited real estate transactions has cleared the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Brandy Donaghy, D-Mill Creek, House Bill 1081 requires companies... READ MORE

House Passes Bill to Prevent Surprise Hotel Stay Fees and Taxes

OLYMPIA – Monday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1080, protecting Washington residents from surprise fees and taxes when booking a hotel stay or other lodging.   Sponsored... READ MORE

Legislative Update: Preparing for policy cutoff and celebrating Black History Month

Dear Friends and Neighbors,   You may start hearing about bills that “died,” during the session. That’s likely referring to our first deadline of the session that’s happening this week called... READ MORE

Legislative Update: Addressing street racing, winter weather driving tips, and protecting vulnerable communities

Dear Friends and Neighbors,   We are now headed into Week 5 of the legislative session. Our committees are busy hearing hundreds of bills and I’ve been meeting with constituents and... READ MORE

Legislative Update: Welcome to the 2025 Session; traffic safety priorities

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  We are now in week two of the 2025 Legislative Session and I am excited to be back on campus working with my legislative colleagues. This... READ MORE

Governor signs Donaghy bill on traffic safety into law.

OLYMPIA— The Washington Traffic Safety Commission recently released data showing that 800 people lost their lives on Washington roads in 2023—the highest number seen in our state since 1990. “Speeding and... READ MORE

Legislative Update: News on My Bills

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2024 legislative session is a wrap! It concluded at 5:49 p.m. on March 7 and I’m now back home in Snohomish County working on issues... READ MORE

Donaghy bill supporting paraeducators clears the Senate 

OLYMPIA—A bill to improve the course of study paraeducators receive from school districts, House Bill 1277, cleared the Washington State Senate today.   Passed out of the Washington State House of... READ MORE

Getting Close to Sine Die: A Look at Important Projects

Dear friends and neighbors,  We are now just days away from concluding the 2024 legislative session and I’ll soon be back in our communities working on issues important to you.... READ MORE

Donaghy traffic safety bill passes the House

OLYMPIA—Did you know that 2023 saw the largest number of traffic fatalities since 1990?  “Speeding and substance use are the leading factors in traffic deaths,” said Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep Donaghy to Hold Two Feb. 17 Town Halls

Please join Rep. Brandy Donaghy from the 44th Legislative District at one of two town halls. This is her chance to hear from you as well as update you on... READ MORE

2 Traffic Safety Bills of Mine + Meeting Smokey Bear

Dear friends and neighbors,  It’s been a couple weeks since my last newsletter to you. We’re now in week 4 of this year’s legislative session. In a week’s time, my... READ MORE

Donaghy bill seeks to lower the blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05

OLYMPIA—In 2017, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that lowered the blood alcohol content (BAC) from 0.08 to 0.05. It was the first state in the nation to do so.... READ MORE