News

• Recap of the 2024 Session, Helpful Resources, & Staying in Touch During Legislative Interim | May 1, 2024

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the return of spring in our beautiful community. With the conclusion of the 2024 Legislative Session, I… READ MORE

• Sine-Die Legislative Update | March 28, 2024

  Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session adjourned on March 7. After 60-days in session, we have made key progress on issues such as education, housing, economic stability, community… READ MORE

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  Governor Signs Gregerson Bill Expanding Affordable Housing Options | March 19, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Washingtonians are squeezed between a rock and a hard place – skyrocketing rents and a severe lack of affordable housing options. This harsh reality forces them into impossible… READ MORE

• Week 7 Legislative Update: Bills in the Senate & Supplemental Budget Investments | February 21, 2024

  Dear friends and neighbors, Last weekend, Senator Keiser, Rep. Orwall and I hosted a joint town hall at Highline College in Des Moines. This is always a good experience and… READ MORE

• Gregerson Bill Supports Arriving Immigrants and Refugees  | February 14, 2024

  OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 2368 yesterday, a bill designed to modernize and improve how we support the economic and social integration, as well as… READ MORE

• Week 5 Legislative Update: Upcoming Townhall, Bill Update, & Become an Intern | February 9, 2024

  Dear friends and neighbors, As we pass the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session, it’s inspiring to see the impact your voice is having! Together, we’re prioritizing a range of… READ MORE

• Join Us for An Upcoming Town Hall | February 8, 2024

  Friends and neighbors, We would like to invite you to a town hall on February 17, from 2 – 3 PM. We will discuss issues still in consideration after House… READ MORE

• LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes HB 1932 Promoting Local Democracy | February 8, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Today, the House passed House Bill 1932, introduced by Representative Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac). The legislation aims to bolster local democracy, enhance voter turnout, and foster equitable representation across… READ MORE

• House Bill 1998 Expands Affordable Housing Options by Allowing Co-Living | February 7, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Soaring rents and limited housing options are forcing Washingtonians to sacrifice location, quality, or even leave their communities in search of more affordable options. House Bill 1998 proposes… READ MORE

• Joint statement from chairs of Members of Color caucuses on rent stabilization | February 6, 2024

  Our communities are begging for housing stability. It is time to listen.  This is why both the Senate and House Members of Color caucuses have prioritized stabilizing rent increases (HB… READ MORE