Updated Event Time For Supporting Middle Eastern & North African Communities: January 17th, 6-7 PM
Friends and MENA Siblings, In 2023, I worked with the University of Washington Tacoma to secure legislative funding for a study about inequities in poverty, access to service, language barriers,...
Join Me for Upcoming Events!
Friends and neighbors, It is a sincere pleasure to be returning to Olympia to serve you and the 46th legislative district. On January 13th, the 2025 legislative session will commence....
Town Hall Next Week, Highlights of the 2024 Legislative Session, & Staying in Touch
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am delighted to share updates on my work during the 2024 session, which was marked by a spirit of bipartisanship and a concerted effort to...
Join Us for A Town Hall Next Wednesday
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re excited to extend an invitation to our upcoming town hall next Wednesday! Join us for an engaging review of the 2024 legislative session and to...
Gov. Signs Farivar Bills into Law to Empowering Communities, Supporting Child Sex Abuse Survivors & Addressing Antitrust Practices
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...
Farivar Bill Makes Reentry Easier for Released Individuals with State-Issued IDs
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...
Senate Votes To Empower Child Sex Abuse Survivors
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...
Reminder: Come Recognize Nowruz in Olympia
Dear neighbors and friends, As a reminder, please consider joining me in Olympia tomorrow, February 27th, between 10:30-11:30 am, to recognize Nowruz in the Washington State House of Representatives. I’ve...
Week 7 Legislative Update
Friends and neighbors, It’s forty-six days into the legislative session, and we’ve already achieved significant progress together. Over 275 bills have been passed, many with bipartisan support, addressing critical issues...
You’re Invited to Celebrate Nowruz!
Dear neighbors and friends, I am excited to invite you to celebrate the rich heritage of the Iranian, Afghan, Tajik, Uzbek, and Turkmen communities, as well as so many other...