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…
Category: Mari Leavitt
Rep. Mari Leavitt announces 2022 legislative priorities
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, announced her legislative priorities this week at the start of the 2022 legislative session. Her policy agenda focuses on workforce development for military families, housing security, consumer protection, public health and safety, and economic security. …
Leavitt legislating from home after testing positive for COVID-19
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, will work from home following a positive COVID-19 test on Friday. “Fortunately, I do not have any symptoms and am fully vaccinated 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…
Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske announce coffee and conversation tour
Who: 28th Legislative District State Reps. Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske What: Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske are hosting a series of informal coffee and conversation events throughout the 28th Legislative…
Leavitt workforce training bill signed into law
OLYMPIA – A tax credit for businesses working with students in employment training programs was extended yesterday after Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1033 into law. The bill, sponsored by…
Wrapping up the legislative session
Dear friends and neighbors, Today is the last day of the legislative session, and since my last update, the governor signed into law my bill to expand assistance programs for…
Governor signs Leavitt bill expanding assistance programs for struggling college students
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee signed into law expansion of programs to assist college students experiencing homelessness and those who were previously in foster care. HB 1166, sponsored by Rep….