To the youth incarcerated at Green Hill, community justice advocates, and our constituents: Yesterday, the House failed to move forward on critical juvenile justice legislation (SB 5296). For the young…
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1112, a bipartisan bill to reduce delays in Seattle Municipal Court by eliminating a city residency requirement for pro tempore judges. Introduced…
OLYMPIA – Washington State’s competency evaluation and restoration system is failing individuals with behavioral health needs, leaving them languishing in jails instead of receiving the treatment they need. Today, the…
Who: Sen. Javier Valdez, Reps. Darya Farivar & Gerry Pollet, and residents of the district! What: Virtual Town Hall When: March 20th, 6:30-7:30 PM Where: Livestream will be available…
Dear friends and neighbors, Join Attorney General Brown, Speaker Jinkins and me for a celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. This celebration will immediately follow the adoption of a…
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Governor Inslee signed House Bills 1541, 1618, and 2072 into law. All introduced by Representative Darya Farivar (D-North Seattle), the legislation represents an effort to utilize the…
OLYMPIA – Obtaining an ID might seem simple, but for individuals leaving state care or custody, it can be a major hurdle. Having an ID reduces recidivism by making it…
OLYMPIA – Today, the Senate voted unanimously to pass House Bill 1618 addressing the impact of childhood sexual abuse and empowering survivors to seek justice. The legislation eliminates the statute…
OLYMPIA – Currently, Washington’s maximum penalty for antitrust violations is a measly $900,000, a slap on the wrist for corporations raking in millions through illegal schemes. This allows bad actors…
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards ensuring representation and meaningful participation in policymaking through the passage of House Bill 1541, also known…
