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House Rep. Leavitt, Senator Wagoner Share Statement Following Helicopter Accident

Background – Army chief warrant officers Andrew Cully, 35, of Sparta, Mo., and Andrew Kraus, 39, of Sanibel, Fla., were killed along with two sergeants from Washington: Donavon Scott, 25,... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Virtual Community Conversation Friday, Sept. 19

Join me this Friday evening for a virtual Community Conversation! Let’s grab a cup of cocoa throw on some comfy sweatpants, and connect from the comfort of home. I’d love... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Community Conversation with Rep. Leavitt on Aug. 29 

Who: 28th District Representative Mari Leavitt.  What: In-person Community Conversation.  When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 29.  Where: University Place Public Library, Large Conference Room, 3609 Market Place... READ MORE

WA Rep. Mari Leavitt Named to 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class 

Prestigious national leadership development program’s newest class includes 48 leaders from 34 states and U.S. territories and all three branches of state government OLYMPIA—The Council of State Governments (CSG) has... READ MORE

A Major Loss for Washingtonians; Advancing Road Safety; New Housing Laws Now in Effect

Dear neighbors,  From campus conversations on hazing prevention to community partnerships delivering new housing, this season has been filled with meaningful moments and progress for the 28th District. I’m excited... READ MORE

Statement from Rep. Mari Leavitt on the Right to Peaceful Protest and Community Safety

As demonstrations are planned across Washington this weekend, I want to reaffirm the right of every person to raise their voice through peaceful protest. It’s not just a constitutional right—it’s... READ MORE

What We Accomplished Together: 2025 Legislative Session Recap

Dear neighbors, The 2025 legislative session concluded one month ago, and I’m proud to share some of the key victories we’ve delivered together over the next few emails to come.... READ MORE

Governor to Sign Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act into Law on May 12, Honoring Lives Lost and Promoting Road Safety

OLYMPIA— On Monday, May 12, Governor Bob Ferguson will sign House Bill 1596, also known as the BEAM Act, into law during a public ceremony in Olympia. The legislation, sponsored... READ MORE

Rep. Mari Leavitt to Host Community Conversation May 19

OLYMPIA—Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) invites community members, students, and local press to attend an upcoming community conversation to discuss legislative updates, hear from constituents, and answer questions on key... READ MORE

Rep. Mari Leavitt Leads Legislative Wins for Animal Welfare in Washington

Representative Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) is leading the charge to protect animals and the people who care for them—successfully advancing multiple bills to strengthen Washington’s animal welfare laws and public... READ MORE