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  A First Step in Reopening the Economy, Recommendations for Unemployment Benefits, and Resources for Your Health | April 22, 2020

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week was our first joint email update on COVID-19 and this week we will continue that effort, starting by updating you on the proposal from… READ MORE

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  COVID-19: Staying the Course | April 16, 2020

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Given the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are joining forces to consolidate the information and resources into one joint House newsletter for the the… READ MORE

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  Pierce County Virtual Town Hall | April 13, 2020

  Please join me for a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, April 15 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. I’ll be joined by Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, Pierce County Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg and… READ MORE

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  From…my home: New COVID-19 resources for businesses & unemployed workers | April 8, 2020

  COVID-19 is still severely impacting our state, limiting access to education and employment. But there is hope: a new UW projection indicates that our efforts are working and we may… READ MORE

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  Governor signs Leavitt Bill to Fund PERS 1/TRS 1 COLA for Retired Public Workers | April 3, 2020

  OLYMPIA – Many retired teachers, corrections officers, and other public workers have not seen a permanent cost of living adjustment in their retirement for years due to state budget cuts… READ MORE

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  From…my home! Resources and support while we are all staying home, staying healthy | March 25, 2020

  On Monday night, Governor Inslee issued his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. This is a massive change to our daily lives and in addition to previous orders, severely restricts our… READ MORE

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  From the Capitol: The Legislature’s Response to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) | March 14, 2020

  Thursday evening, the Legislature adjourned sine die for the 2020 Legislative Session, ending our work for the year. The very last bill we passed was the Legislature’s response to the… READ MORE

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  Leavitt Passes New Bills to Assist Military Families | March 10, 2020

  OLYMPIA – Military families will have less regulations and stronger protections thanks to two new bills passed by the Legislature this year. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced two bills… READ MORE

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  From the Capitol: A proposed budget, respecting public workers, and investing in childcare, housing, and healthcare needs | February 27, 2020

  This week in the Legislature, both the House and Senate announced their proposed budgets. Those budgets covered operating expenses, like schools and state programs, capital expenses, building projects across the… READ MORE

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  Leavitt Passes Cost of Living Increase for Retirees | February 19, 2020

  OLYMPIA – At the very end of a long four days of floor debate, Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, passed her bill to fund cost of living adjustments for retired… READ MORE