Men and women alike turned out Saturday for a Women Rising 2020 march in downtown Mount Vernon. The event was held in conjunction with others throughout the country. The Mount…
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Alex Ramel selected to replace Rep. Jeff Morris
Following Rep. Jeff Morris’ November 2019 resignation from his position in Washington’s 40th District, Alex Ramel of Bellingham will take over the vacant seat. “A big congratulations to Alex Ramel…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Oct 19 Town Halls with Rep. Lekanoff
Press and public invited to town halls in Anacortes and Bellingham Saturday, Oct, 19 Who: Rep. Debra Lekanoff What: Town Halls with 40th Legislative District constituents in Anacortes and Bellingham Locations:…
Let’s Talk: Town Halls and Community Coffees
RSVP: Upcoming town halls and community coffees In preparation for the 2020 Legislative Session, I am hosting a series of town halls and community coffees to hear what matters most…
New license plates to benefit San Juan Island stewardship available Oct. 1
Washington’s new San Juan Islands vehicle license plate will be ready for order October 1. Legislation authorizing the new license plate passed as Engrossed House Bill 1996. Many thanks to Representative…
Education Focus: La Conner celebrates return of totem pole
After being gone for three months, the bear, salmon and eagle that have stood watch outside La Conner Elementary School for more than two decades have returned. The totem pole…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! Here is a quick update about what we have been up at the Legislature this month. WATCH: Missing and murdered indigenous women Over the past two legislative…
Lekanoff recognized for environmental leadership, named ‘Rising Leader’
OLYMPIA – On August 3, 2019, the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) presented Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, with the annual Rising Environmental Leader Award. The award was announced at…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! It has been a whirlwind week, including the selection of newly elected House Speaker-designate Laurie Jinkins. Here is what we have been up to this month! WATCH: Paddle…
Legislative News: Washington state has a new Speaker of the House
Dear friends and neighbors, Today, the House Democratic Caucus selected a new Speaker of the House for the first time in two decades. I would like to congratulate new Speaker-designate Laurie…