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  Governor signs Leavitt bill – the Lucas Petty Act – to protect students from opioids and fentanyl.  | March 19, 2024

  OLYMPIA — The governor has signed the Lucas Petty Act (House Bill 1956) to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl and opioids. Opioids represent the largest percentage of overdose… READ MORE

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  Leavitt bills to support military families and veterans headed to the Governor’s desk.  | March 5, 2024

  OLYMPIA – The Washington state legislature has passed a series of bills, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, University Place, that will help veterans and military families gain access to resources,… READ MORE

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  Leavitt bill to accelerate construction of affordable workforce housing headed to the governor. | March 1, 2024

  Olympia – The Washington State Senate unanimously passed legislation that aims to build more affordable workforce housing at a faster rate. Sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, House Bill… READ MORE

• Legislative Update: A Focus on Community & Public Safety | February 24, 2024

  Dear friends and neighbors, We are less than two weeks away from sine die, the time when the legislature adjourns for the 2024 legislative session. In today’s newsletter, I’m sharing… READ MORE

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  MEDIA NOTICE: Lawmakers present a bipartisan vision to turn the tide on the opioid crisis. | February 22, 2024

  What: A bipartisan press conference on legislative efforts to turn the tide on the fentanyl and opioid crisis. Who: Representatives from both sides of the aisle will be sharing personal… READ MORE

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  House passes Leavitt bills to support National Guard families and veterans with disabilities | February 15, 2024

  OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that will help National Guard family members get workforce or college education and help non-profits serve… READ MORE

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  Leavitt’s Lucas Petty Act passes the House unanimously | February 9, 2024

  OLYMPIA—The opioid and fentanyl crisis has hit our communities hard. Sadly, a whopping 68 percent of overdose deaths in Washington are from opioids and fentanyl. Even more alarming, our state… READ MORE

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  House passes Leavitt bill to accelerate construction of affordable workforce housing.  | February 8, 2024

  Olympia – The Washington House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation designed to address aspects of the housing crisis by building more affordable workforce housing at a faster rate. House Bill… READ MORE

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  MEDIA ADVISORY: Reps. Leavitt & Bronoske to Hold Feb. 17 Town Hall | February 8, 2024

  Please join your representatives from the 28th Legislative District for a town hall meeting from 1-2:30 PM on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Dupont City Council Chambers. This is their… READ MORE

• An Update on Washington’s Housing Crisis + Supporting Our Veterans | February 6, 2024

  Dear friends and neighbors,  We’re now in week 5 of this year’s legislative session; and this week, my fellow lawmakers and I are debating bills on the House floor into… READ MORE