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Tackling the child care crisis and help for students | March 13, 2021
Dear friends and neighbors, There was an important legislative deadline this week called house of origin cutoff, which means Tuesday was the last day for the state House and Senate…
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Leavitt rail safety bill passes state House | March 7, 2021
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to help build a stronger, safer railway network by giving the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission…
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State House passes Leavitt’s workforce training bill | March 3, 2021
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to extend a tax credit for businesses working with students in employment training programs. The…
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Recapping our town hall and this week’s bills | February 26, 2021
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual town hall last weekend. I’m grateful to all of the 28th Legislative District residents who shared their thoughts…
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Leavitt bill to expand education opportunities for incarcerated people passes state House | February 26, 2021
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House voted 96-2 to pass a strong bipartisan bill from Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to create pathways from prison to postsecondary education for people…
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Leavitt bill to help struggling families passes state House | February 25, 2021
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to provide food and cash assistance to low-income families and update the standards of need…
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Reducing Recidivism and a Town Hall Recap: Tuesdays for the 28th | February 23, 2021
Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) provides an update on legislation she sponsored to improve post secondary education pathways for incarcerated individuals, as well as a recap of her virtual town…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 28th Legislative District to Host Virtual Town Hall | February 17, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: 28th Legislative District to Host Virtual Town Hall Who: State Sen. T’wina Nobles, Rep. Mari Leavitt and Rep. Dan Bronoske What: Virtual Town Hall with 28th Legislative District…
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Bringing relief to businesses and the hardest-hit workers | February 13, 2021
Dear friends and neighbors, The pandemic has been tough on everyone in our community. Before I jump into this week’s update, here’s a few resources that may be helpful: -Washington…
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Family assistance, community recovery and vaccine resources | January 29, 2021
Dear friends and neighbors, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. I want to start by giving a big thank you to everyone who joined Monday’s virtual…
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