OLYMPIA – This week, tribal leaders, health care professionals, substance use disorder advocates, lawmakers, and community members came together at the third annual Washington State Tribal Opioid and Fentanyl Summit….
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Statement from Rep. Debra Lekanoff on Senate Changes to Rent Stabilization Legislation
“Today, I speak with a heavy heart on behalf of the thousands of Washingtonians who are holding on by a thread—our elders, our youth, our working families—who asked for one…
Lekanoff tribal warrants update bill clears House
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington State House of Representatives approved House Bill 1829, a measure to promote justice when a crime is committed on tribal reservations, but the perpetrator flees….
Governor Signs Heal One Washington Bills
OLYMPIA—The State Legislature in Washington has reached a significant milestone by fostering collaboration between state and tribal governments to combat the fentanyl crisis. Led by Rep. Debra Lekanoff, in partnership with…
Lekanoff plans interim work to address low-income, energy-burdened households
OLYMPIA – Following passage of House Bill 1589 , Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Anacortes), former Vice Chair and member of the Environment & Energy Committee, is announcing her planned work with…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference with tribal leaders to Heal One Washington, address the opioid and fentanyl crisis
OLYMPIA – In the shadows of our picturesque landscapes, a silent epidemic has been tightening its grip on Washington communities. The opioid and fentanyl crisis, a dark undercurrent threatening the…
House Passes Bill to Protect Endangered Orcas
OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed legislation on April 11, 2023, to safeguard the endangered orcas in the Salish Sea. Senate Bill 5371, sponsored by Senator Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and supported…
Lekanoff hosts lawmakers and tribal leaders to view film on salmon recovery
OLYMPIA – Last Monday, March 27, legislators and Washington tribal leaders gathered to view a documentary on salmon recovery, entitled “Our Sacred Obligation”, and to discuss the sustainability of salmon…
40th District legislators issue statement on train derailment on the Swinomish Reservation
OLYMPIA – Today, Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Rep. Debra Lekanoff of the 40th Legislative District released the following statement in response to a train derailment on the…
House passes Lekanoff tribal k-12 curriculum bill
OLYMPIA—Tribal history, sovereignty, culture, language, and government are essential to Washington’s past, present, and future—and unfortunately lack presence in k-12 education. Representative Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) sponsored House Bill 1332 to…