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,…
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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…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and Fantastic Friday! Coping with COVID in the New Year In the past ten months, we’ve learned a lot of tough lessons about staying socially connected while…
Happy Holidays, Federal COVID-19 Relief, and Net Ecological Gain
Happy Holidays and Fantastic Friday! Federal COVID-19 Relief Earlier this week, Congress reached an agreement on an omnibus funding package that includes emergency relief to address the health and economic…
40th LD Legislative Preview this Sunday!
Happy Fantastic Friday! Join us for a 40th District Legislative Preview You’re invited to join me, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Sen. Liz Lovelett this Sunday from 2-3pm for a preview…
Committee Assignments, Environmental Justice & Redistricting
Happy Fantastic Friday! New committee assignments I’m proud to announce my new committee assignments for the upcoming session. It will be my honor to bring your voices to these important…
Lekanoff, Shewmake, and Lovelett announce the Washington STRONG Recovery Bond Program
OLYMPIA – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington lawmakers are taking action to stimulate local economies and protect those hit hardest. The Washington STRONG Act, developed by Rep….