Friends, Please join your 28th District representatives for a live virtual town hall on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Rep. Dan Bronoske and I will share updates from the…
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Update on legislation regarding military families, housing, consumer protection, and other issues
Dear neighbors, I hope you have the chance to watch, comment, and participate in the issues we’re debating during the 2022 legislative session, which began on Monday, Jan. 10 and…
Legislative update about veterans, tax reform, college aid, and coffee & conversation
Dear Neighbors, In recognition that some of us are still facing challenges, we hope this finds you well. How can we work together to help veterans, make our tax system…
Statement by Rep. Mari Leavitt about the arson attack at the Islamic Center in University Place
The arson at the Islamic Center in University Place is more than a crime against a place of worship. It’s hate transformed into violence designed to terrorize local residents. We…
Join me online for coffee!
Friends and neighbors, Welcome back to my newsletter! While I’ve taken a break on sending out these updates, I haven’t taken a break from my work for the 28th Legislative…
More help on the way for families
Dear friends and neighbors, There’s a new law on the books! Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee signed my bipartisan bill to bolster economic recovery and provide food and cash assistance…
Governor signs Leavitt’s food and cash assistance bill
OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill from state Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to bolster economic recovery and provide food and cash assistance to families…
Investments in our community and another round of small business grants
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week was a big week in the Legislature for budgets. The House announced our construction budget, which funds projects around the state, and the Washington…
Tackling the child care crisis and help for students
Dear friends and neighbors, There was an important legislative deadline this week called house of origin cutoff, which means Tuesday was the last day for the state House and Senate…
State House passes Leavitt’s workforce training bill
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to extend a tax credit for businesses working with students in employment training programs. The…