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  WA Rep. Mari Leavitt Named to 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class  | August 6, 2025

  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 | August 4, 2025

  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

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  Statement from Rep. Mari Leavitt on the Right to Peaceful Protest and Community Safety | June 13, 2025

  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 | June 5, 2025

  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 | May 9, 2025

  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 | April 24, 2025

  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

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  Rep. Mari Leavitt Leads Legislative Wins for Animal Welfare in Washington | April 22, 2025

  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

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  Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act Passes Senate and House, Advances to Governor’s Office for Signature | April 21, 2025

  OLYMPIA—With strong bipartisan support, the Senate and House have passed Rep. Mari Leavitt’s House Bill 1596—the BEAM Act—sending it now to the Governor’s desk for signature. The legislation honors the… READ MORE

• Legislative Highlights for Our Community — A Message from Rep. Mari Leavitt | April 19, 2025

  2025 Legislative Session Highlights Dear neighbors,  The 2025 session has not officially wrapped and are just days away. In the meanwhile, I am thrilled to spotlight several bills I sponsored… READ MORE

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  Governor Signs Bipartisan Bills Championed by Rep. Mari Leavitt to Strengthen Public Safety and Expand Access to Health Care | April 17, 2025

  OLYMPIA— Yesterday, Governor Bob Ferguson signed two bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), marking significant steps forward for community safety and health care access in Washington state. … READ MORE