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• 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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  Senate Committee Passes Fosse Bill Expanding Unemployment Benefits | March 28, 2023

  OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Senate passed House Bill 1106 out of the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee. Introduced by Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, the legislation addresses the gap in the… READ MORE

• Week 12: Legislative Update, Funding for our Community, and More! | March 28, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors, This e-newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening in Olympia and some of the work and advocacy we’ve been focusing on. In this issue, I’ll… READ MORE

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  Fosse Bill Removing Antiquated & Racist Terminology in Unemployment Law Heads to Governor | March 24, 2023

  OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, the Senate passed House Bill 1107 unanimously. Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, introduced the legislation to remove the terms ‘master’ and ‘servant’ from our state’s unemployment law…. READ MORE

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  Fosse Passes Workforce & Child Care Bill from House of Representatives  | March 2, 2023

  Olympia - Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1525 off the house floor with a unanimous vote. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, recently introduced House Bill 1525, to address the lack of… READ MORE

• Legislative Update: Empowering Workers, Modernizing Labor Laws, and More! | February 24, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors, With the end of week 7 of legislative session, the hard work continues! I have drafted and submitted seven bills and introduced numerous budget requests that… READ MORE

• Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session! | January 31, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors, The 2023 legislative session is under way! Ahead of us is four months of critical work to increase civic engagement, empower workers and working families, create… READ MORE

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  Bill concerning the usage of ‘master’ and ‘servant’ terms in employment law passes House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee | January 25, 2023

  OLYMPIA — Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, introduced House Bill 1107 to remove the terms “master” and “servant” from unemployment insurance and state paid family and medical leave law. The terms,… READ MORE

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  Bill expanding access to unemployment benefits for workers passes House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee | January 21, 2023

  January 20, 2023 Olympia- Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, recently introduced House Bill 1106, where workers would no longer be disqualified from unemployment benefits when their separation from employment was necessary to access care… READ MORE

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  Fosse sworn in as 38th district representative  | January 10, 2023

  Olympia – Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, was sworn in on Monday January 9th, as one of two new 38th legislative district representatives. She brings experience as an Everett City Councilmember,… READ MORE