Dear Friends and Neighbors, Given the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are joining forces to consolidate the information and resources into one joint House newsletter for the the…
COVID-19: Staying the Course
Category: Mari Leavitt
Pierce County Virtual Town Hall
Please join me for a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, April 15 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. I’ll be joined by Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, Pierce County Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg and…
From…my home: New COVID-19 resources for businesses & unemployed workers
COVID-19 is still severely impacting our state, limiting access to education and employment. But there is hope: a new UW projection indicates that our efforts are working and we may…
Governor signs Leavitt Bill to Fund PERS 1/TRS 1 COLA for Retired Public Workers
OLYMPIA – Many retired teachers, corrections officers, and other public workers have not seen a permanent cost of living adjustment in their retirement for years due to state budget cuts…
From…my home! Resources and support while we are all staying home, staying healthy
On Monday night, Governor Inslee issued his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. This is a massive change to our daily lives and in addition to previous orders, severely restricts our…
From the Capitol: The Legislature’s Response to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
Thursday evening, the Legislature adjourned sine die for the 2020 Legislative Session, ending our work for the year. The very last bill we passed was the Legislature’s response to the…
Leavitt Passes New Bills to Assist Military Families
OLYMPIA – Military families will have less regulations and stronger protections thanks to two new bills passed by the Legislature this year. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced two bills…
From the Capitol: A proposed budget, respecting public workers, and investing in childcare, housing, and healthcare needs
This week in the Legislature, both the House and Senate announced their proposed budgets. Those budgets covered operating expenses, like schools and state programs, capital expenses, building projects across the…
Leavitt Passes Cost of Living Increase for Retirees
OLYMPIA – At the very end of a long four days of floor debate, Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, passed her bill to fund cost of living adjustments for retired…
Leavitt’s Washington Online Privacy for Minors Bill Passes House
OLYMPIA – New protections for children are on their way to becoming law thanks to new legislation passed by the House this morning. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced House…