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  Supporting local community projects | March 28, 2019

  Friends and neighbors – With the introduction of two important proposals, the House Capital and Transportation budgets, we have decided to send you joint email updates highlighting funded projects for… READ MORE

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  Rep. Leavitt on National Guard Day | March 28, 2019

  Rep. Leavitt spoke on the floor of the House this week honoring National Guard members. You can watch her speech online below.  

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  LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Leavitt Honors National Guard on Floor of the House | March 28, 2019

  OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, March 27, the Washington State House of Representatives honored members of the National Guard with a resolution and floor speeches from elected lawmakers. Rep. Mari Leavitt,… READ MORE

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  From the capitol: Town hall reminder, Orca recovery efforts, and apprenticeship legislation | March 19, 2019

  Friends and neighbors, After several busy weeks voting on legislation in the House, I am looking forward to the town hall on Saturday. Please see below for details and attend… READ MORE

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  Affordable Housing Sales Tax Exemption Passes House | March 11, 2019

  OLYMPIA – A tax break for non-profits who build affordable housing passed the state House today by a vote of 95-1. The legislation provides a retail sales and use tax… READ MORE

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  From the capitol: Town hall on March 23, passing priority legislation | March 7, 2019

  Friends and neighbors, This week you will find an announcement on my first town hall with Rep. Christine Kilduff. I also want to share the process for floor action, when… READ MORE

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  Leavitt Passes Bill Addressing Violence at State Hospitals | March 6, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Legislation to create stricter standards for violence prevention in health care workplaces passed the state House of Representatives today by a vote of 97-0. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University… READ MORE

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  MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with 28th District State House Representatives on Saturday March 23 | March 5, 2019

  Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff and Rep. Mari Leavitt What: Town Hall meeting with 28th District constituents When: Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: DuPont Civic Center,… READ MORE

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  Leavitt Passes First Bill Increasing National Guard Pay for Wildland Fire Response | March 1, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Last year, Washington state saw 440,000 acres burned due to wildfires. In response to the wildfire crisis, National Guard members are often called up for wildland fire emergency… READ MORE

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  From the capitol: State hospitals, public safety, and corporate crime | February 22, 2019

  Friends and neighbors, This week’s email update covers several pieces of legislation I support that are working through the Legislature’s process to become law. They include addressing violence in the… READ MORE