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Leavitt bill to help the vulnerable during extreme weather signed into law. | March 20, 2024
OLYMPIA – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, to protect vulnerable individuals during extreme weather, has been signed into law by the governor. House Bill 1012, the Extreme…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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