Friends and neighbors, After several busy weeks voting on legislation in the House, I am looking forward to the town hall on Saturday. Please see below for details and attend…
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Affordable Housing Sales Tax Exemption Passes House
OLYMPIA – A tax break for non-profits who build affordable housing passed the state House today by a vote of 95-1. The legislation provides a retail sales and use tax…
From the capitol: Town hall on March 23, passing priority legislation
Friends and neighbors, This week you will find an announcement on my first town hall with Rep. Christine Kilduff. I also want to share the process for floor action, when…
Leavitt Passes Bill Addressing Violence at State Hospitals
OLYMPIA – Legislation to create stricter standards for violence prevention in health care workplaces passed the state House of Representatives today by a vote of 97-0. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with 28th District State House Representatives on Saturday March 23
Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff and Rep. Mari Leavitt What: Town Hall meeting with 28th District constituents When: Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: DuPont Civic Center,…
Leavitt Passes First Bill Increasing National Guard Pay for Wildland Fire Response
OLYMPIA – Last year, Washington state saw 440,000 acres burned due to wildfires. In response to the wildfire crisis, National Guard members are often called up for wildland fire emergency…
From the capitol: State hospitals, public safety, and corporate crime
Friends and neighbors, This week’s email update covers several pieces of legislation I support that are working through the Legislature’s process to become law. They include addressing violence in the…
Leavitt Introduces Legislation to Address Violence at State Hospitals
OLYMPIA – Workplace violence in health care settings is a common occurrence and up to five times more likely than other workplaces. Western State Hospital is one example that is…
Bipartisan Veterans & Military Caucus formed in House
OLYMPIA – For the first time, members of the House of Representatives formed a Veterans & Military Families Caucus. The bipartisan group plans to give veterans, military service members, and…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Telephone Town Hall with 28th District representatives on Wednesday February 20
Who: State Reps. Christine Kilduff and Mari Leavitt What: Telephone Town Hall conversation with 28th District constituents When: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Where: Calls will…