Happy Fantastic Friday! This week, the People’s House began full-time floor action, which will continue until Tuesday, March 9. This means for the next week and a half, each day…
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Week 6 | Phase 2, Vaccine Updates, and Progressive Tax Reform
Happy Fantastic Friday! As of last weekend, the entire state has moved to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington reopening plan. This is great news for families and businesses across the state! Learn…
Week 5 | The Washington Green Amendment, Funding Child Care, Ranked Choice Voting and More
Happy Fantastic Friday! Happy Lunar New Year! Today, the House is recognizing the Lunar New Year to honor heritage, cultural unity, and new beginnings in the Year of the Ox….
Lekanoff Introduces the Washington Green Amendment
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) introduced a resolution to enact an amendment to the state constitution, ensuring the rights of all Washingtonians to clean water and air, a stable climate…
Week 4 | Black History Month, COVID Relief, Broadband and More
Happy Fantastic Friday! Black History Month This Black History Month, I’m reflecting on the words of Ms. Amanda Gorman. The Legislature is working to create a Washington that is inclusive,…
Lekanoff Introduces Bill to Ban Native American Mascots in Public Schools
OLYMPIA – Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow), the only Native American currently serving in the Washington State Legislature, recently introduced legislation to ban the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols,…
Week 3 | Early Action to Provide COVID-19 Relief
Happy Fantastic Friday! Step One for Washington’s Community and Economic Recovery House Democrats announced today the first step in the House and Senate plan for Washington’s community and economic recovery,…
Week 2 | An Update on Vaccinations
Happy Fantastic Friday! The Latest on the COVID-19 Vaccine Gov. Jay Inslee unveiled an updated COVID-19 vaccine plan earlier this week that aims to vaccinate 45,000 Washingtonians a day. Here’s the latest on what to…
Week 1 | The 2021 Legislative Session Has Begun!
Happy Fantastic Friday! Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last Friday, I was sworn in for my second term in the Washington State House of Representatives. Thank you and I’m proud to…
The 2021 Session begins next week!
Happy Fantastic Friday! The Washington State legislative session begins next Monday, January 11. It’s never been more important for us to work together to improve the lives of people in…