Dear friends and neighbors, We’re almost at the halfway point of this Legislative Session and we are right in the midst of the first set of deadlines. As I told…
BILLS UPDATE, RENT STABILIZATION, BUDGET CUTS, & PREVENTING ANIMAL CRUELTY
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House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Public Employees Retire
OLYMPIA – Some state employees, particularly those in the Department of Corrections, are working well past retirement. They are unable to retire because they rely on employer-provided medical coverage and…
Thank you & my last email for a while…
Dear friends and neighbors, As your representative in the state legislature, it is both an honor and a privilege to serve you. While you will notice less updates and outreach…
Reviewing The 2024 Legislative Session
Dear neighbors, The Washington State Legislature concluded its 2024 legislative session last month, and despite it being a short 60-day session, it was a great success, with many policies and…
Join Us For A Town Hall Next Sunday
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re excited to extend an invitation to our upcoming town hall! Join us for an engaging review of the 2024 legislative session and to share the…
Gov. Signs Fosse Bill to Boost Building Decarbonization
OLYMPIA – According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, the buildings sector is the state’s second-biggest carbon polluter, accounting for 27% of statewide emissions. Unfortunately, current incentives haven’t driven…
Week 8 Legislative Update: Nine Days to Sine-Die
Dear neighbors, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who joined us for the informative and engaging town hall meeting on February 16th with Rep. Cortes…
Week 6 Legislative Update & Upcoming Town Hall
Dear neighbors, The WA Legislature passed the halfway mark last week! From tackling key issues to making sure your voices are heard, it’s been a very productive five and a…
House Passes Fosse Bill on Apprenticeship Opportunities for Incarcerated Individuals
OLYMPIA – House Bill 2084, sponsored by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support yesterday. The legislation creates a committee to provide oversight of construction-trade…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Fosse Bill Expands Incentives for Decarbonization in Large Buildings
OLYMPIA – In a significant step towards addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that would increase incentive payments for decarbonization…