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• Rep. Mari Leavitt invites 28th District residents to February town halls (tele + in-person) | January 19, 2026

  Rep. Mari Leavitt (D–University Place) is excited to invite residents of the 28th Legislative District to join two upcoming town halls in February: a Tele Town Hall and an in-person Mid-Session… READ MORE

• The 2026 Legislative Session Is Underway | January 15, 2026

  The 2026 legislative session is officially underway, and I’m back in Olympia focused on the priorities I hear most from our community.  My work this session continues to be guided by your… READ MORE

• Investing in People, from Early Learning to Careers | December 30, 2025

  As we head into the start of the 2026 legislative session, I want to share a few updates from the past few months and what’s ahead. Flood and Severe Weather… READ MORE

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  Join me for a town hall chat in Fircrest | December 9, 2025

  I’m excited to invite you to a pre-session town hall in Fircrest. This is an opportunity to come together, talk about the issues impacting our community, and share what you’d… READ MORE

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  House Rep. Leavitt, Senator Wagoner Share Statement Following Helicopter Accident | September 23, 2025

  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 | September 16, 2025

  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

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  MEDIA ADVISORY: Community Conversation with Rep. Leavitt on Aug. 29  | August 19, 2025

  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

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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