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An Update on the Washington Cares Fund | January 10, 2022

Reps. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, and Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, provide an update on the next steps for the state’s long-term care program known as the Washington Cares Fund.

Focused priorities for the 2022 legislative session | November 30, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2022 legislative session convenes January 10. With only 60 days for state lawmakers to get our work done on behalf of the people of Washington,… READ MORE

YOU’RE INVITED: Share your thoughts about how to fix our tax code | October 19, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Washington’s tax system is the most upside down and regressive in the nation. Asking the state’s lowest-income residents to pay six times more in taxes, as… READ MORE

2021 Session Review: Advancing racial justice and equity | June 4, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’m writing with an update on progress the legislature made this year to advance racial equity and justice. I was proud to work with our community… READ MORE

Vaccine updates and budget investments for an equitable future | May 6, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, After 105 days of virtual collaboration with constituents and colleagues, the legislature adjourned safely and on time with significant successes for our communities. We passed policies… READ MORE

Rep. Macri’s Floor remarks on passage of Washington Recovery Budget | April 5, 2021

Rep. Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivers Floor remarks on House passage of the Washington Recovery Operating Budget on April 3, 2021.

House Passes Historic “Washington Recovery Budget” | April 3, 2021

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed its version of the 2021-2023 operating budget today by a vote of 57-41. By utilizing state and federal funds, the Washington… READ MORE

ICYMI: 43rd Legislative District Virtual Town Hall | March 13, 2021

If you missed our 43rd Legislative District Virtual Town Hall on March 13, you can watch it here:

Rep. Macri on passage of HB 1236, ending no-cause evictions to prevent homelessness | March 8, 2021

Rep. Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, delivers Floor remarks on her bill to protect Washington tenants from being evicted without cause.

Macri’s just cause eviction bill passes House | March 7, 2021

OLYMPIA—The Washington House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Rep. Nicole Macri ending no-cause evictions by requiring landlords to provide rental tenants a legitimate business reason to end their… READ MORE

YOU’RE INVITED: Virtual Town Hall | March 5, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Saturday, March 13 from 1-2pm, I am hosting a virtual town hall with my 43rd Legislative District seatmates, Rep. Frank Chopp and Sen. Jamie Pedersen…. READ MORE

Early legislative actions to advance our community’s needs | February 7, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Advancing racial equity. Addressing the global climate crisis. Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic recovery. These are the values-based priorities my House Democratic colleagues and I… READ MORE

Ask NICOLE 2: Unemployment Insurance Tax Relief & First Step to Recovery | February 2, 2021

Rep. Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, responds to constituent emails on SB 5061, the unemployment insurance tax relief bill, and HB 1368, the first step toward Washington’s community and economic recovery.

Ask NICOLE 1: Remote Session 101 | January 25, 2021

Rep. Nicole Macri, 43rd Legislative District, begins her “Ask Nicole” series by providing information on how to best connect with lawmakers this session when everybody is working remotely, including how… READ MORE

COVID-19 vaccine information | January 21, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’m sending this quick update to help make sure you have the most up to date information about COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration in our state…. READ MORE

Our plan for building community trust, latest COVID-19 resources and more | December 10, 2020

Dear friends and neighbors, It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to send you an e-newsletter update. During elections years, legislators adhere to a communications freeze in order… READ MORE

43rd District Legislative Report | May 7, 2020

COVID-19: New and expanded eviction and unemployment protections | April 20, 2020

Renewed and expanded eviction protections Last week Governor Inslee announced he is renewing and expanding the moratorium on evictions through June 4. The order also now includes additional protections for… READ MORE

An update on the coronavirus in our area | March 2, 2020

Washington state is experiencing an increase in cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and it is anticipated that the virus will continue to spread. There have already been several deaths, and… READ MORE

ACTION ALERT: Join us for a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, February 22! | February 7, 2020

I hope you’ll be able to join me, along with Sen. Jamie Pedersen and Rep. Frank Chopp for a town hall meeting on February 22 from 1:30-3 pm at Seattle… READ MORE