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• Budget work, support for veterans, Real ID reminder | April 8, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors, With less than 30 days left in the 2025 legislative session, things are moving fast in Olympia. I wanted to share where key legislation stands and… READ MORE

• REMINDER: 28th LD Telephone Town Hall TOMORROW NIGHT | April 1, 2025

  Friends and neighbors, I just wanted to send you a friendly reminder that myself and the rest of the 28th Legislative District delegation (Rep. Dan Bronoske and Sen. T’wina Nobles)… READ MORE

• Town Hall recap: top questions and concerns from last Saturday. | March 21, 2025

  Friends and neighbors, In case you missed it, I hosted a town hall on March 15 in Steilacoom. We had a great discussion on several pressing issues, including (but not… READ MORE

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  House Passes Andrea Smith Hudson Act to Stop Reckless Speeding, Senate Up Next | March 11, 2025

  House Passes Andrea Smith Hudson Act to Stop Reckless Speeding, Senate Up Next  OLYMPIA—The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a decisive step toward preventing deadly speeding crashes, passing… READ MORE

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  Rep. Mari Leavitt’s Workplace Safety Bill for Healthcare Workers Passes House | March 11, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Healthcare workers across Washington state are one step closer to stronger protections against workplace violence, thanks to the unanimous passage of House Bill 1162, sponsored by Rep. Mari… READ MORE

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  Bill Strengthening Public Safety Measures for Sexually Violent Predators Advances to the Senate | March 10, 2025

  Olympia, WA — House Bill 1133, a measure aimed at enhancing public safety by refining the civil commitment process for sexually violent predators (SVPs), has passed the Washington State House… READ MORE

• Building a Better Future for Housing in Washington | March 4, 2025

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’m excited to share important updates from our legislative session as we continue our commitment to expanding safe, affordable housing for every Washingtonian.  New Sales and… READ MORE

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  Committee Advances Andrea Smith Hudson Act to Prevent Speeding Deaths | February 28, 2025

  OLYMPIA – The House Transportation Committee passed the Andrea Smith Hudson Act out of committee Thursday with strong bipartisan support, clearing the way for debate on the House floor.   Sponsored… READ MORE

• Update from Olympia: committees, priorities, bill highlights and more | February 20, 2025

  Dear Friends and neighbors,   I am honored to continue serving the 28th Legislative District neighbors and communities. I am eager to share my priorities and the initiatives I will be… READ MORE

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  Leavitt ferry reform bill improves maintenance | February 12, 2025

  OLYMPIA—Ferries are the lifeline for thousands of Washingtonians. Working class people across four counties rely on ferries as their only way to get on and off an island.   “Our… READ MORE