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…
From the capitol: Town hall on March 23, passing priority legislation
Category: Mari Leavitt
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…
CANCELLED: Saturday’s cocoa, donuts, and your government
Due to inclement weather, Rep. Kilduff and I have decided to cancel tomorrow’s event at Top Pot Donuts. We will work to reschedule this event ASAP. Please stay safe as…
From the capitol: Housing, public safety, and a chance to share your opinion
Friends and neighbors, Please kindly take a moment to read this week’s email update. I have introduced legislation focused on affordable housing and making our public roadways safer by improving…