OLYMPIA – Today, the Legislature voted to send HB 1044 to the governor for his approval, the final step to expanding educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Washington state. The…
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…
Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) shares an update about her legislation, House Bill 1151, to extend cash assistance programs for needy families and the House budgets that provide funding for…
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…
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…
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…
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to help build a stronger, safer railway network by giving the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission…
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…
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual town hall last weekend. I’m grateful to all of the 28th Legislative District residents who shared their thoughts…
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House voted 96-2 to pass a strong bipartisan bill from Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to create pathways from prison to postsecondary education for people…
