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E-Newsletter: A bold and progressive House budget for our future | March 29, 2017

House Democrats unveil a ‘Families First’ budget Families first. That’s the driving principle behind the House Democratic budget. People across the state have asked us to improve education, make college… READ MORE

Side-by-side comparison of House and Senate operating budgets | March 28, 2017

House Democrats released our budget on Monday, a budget that speaks to our values. We aim to build a Washington that works for everyone, by cleaning up our upside down… READ MORE

E-Newsletter: Update from the House floor | March 4, 2017

An update at the halfway point We’re about halfway through the legislative session now, so I wanted to provide a quick update on what we’ve been up to. Bills have… READ MORE

Join me for a Town Hall meeting on March 11! | March 2, 2017

As your representative in the Washington State Legislature, I send occasional email updates designed to keep you informed about the issues being debated in Olympia that may impact our community… READ MORE

Statement from Rep. Nicole Macri in response to increasing wave of domestic terrorism targeting religious and ethnic minorities | February 28, 2017

Hate has no place in Washington state. I am saddened and disgusted by the growing roster of hateful and cowardly threats, attacks and vandalism directed at religious and ethnic minorities… READ MORE

Joint statement from the members of the LGBT caucus on Washington state’s commitment to a discrimination-free environment for all students | February 23, 2017

The members of the Washington State Legislature’s LGBT caucus jointly released the following statement on Washington’s commitment to ensuring all students have the right to a discrimination-free environment: “Washington’s Superintendent of… READ MORE

Statement from Rep. Nicole Macri in response to White House decision to allow discrimination against transgender students | February 22, 2017

“Today Donald Trump turned a blind eye to illegal discrimination that threatens transgender and gender non-conforming students’ opportunity to learn, and negatively impacts their health and well-being. Thankfully, Washington state… READ MORE

Gun violence crisis requires range of solutions | February 19, 2017

Along with two dozen House and Senate colleagues, I signed onto an op-ed early in this legislative session addressing ways to address the gun violence that plagues our society. I… READ MORE

E-Newsletter: Day of Remembrance and protecting our neighbors from bigotry | February 18, 2017

Day of Remembrance and protecting our neighbors from bigotry On February 19, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. That order resulted in 120,000 Japanese Americans and people… READ MORE

Joint statement from the members of the LGBT caucus on today’s Ingersoll v. Arlene’s Flowers decision | February 16, 2017

The members of the Washington State Legislature’s LGBT caucus jointly released the following statement on the state Supreme Court’s decision in Ingersoll v. Arlene’s Flowers: “This morning, our state’s highest… READ MORE

E-Newsletter: Standing up for immigrants and refugees | February 4, 2017

Resisting harmful actions from Washington, D.C. The critical importance of ensuring everyone in Washington has the opportunity to live in safe, healthy and affordable housing, including immigrants and refugees. Our… READ MORE

The Olympian | February 2, 2017

Capitol rally for affordable housing draws several hundred –video Capitol rally for affordable housing draws several hundred Rep. Nicole Macri (D-43rd), who crafted the Washington Housing Opportunities Act (HB 1570),… READ MORE

Fund Education Now! No More Excuses! | January 30, 2017

House Democrats are working to ensure every student in Washington state has opportunities to learn. If you think the Legislature should fully fund education NOW and put high-quality teachers in… READ MORE

Rep. Nicole Macri — Values/Our Paramount Duty/Affordable Care Act | January 30, 2017

Bringing our values to Olympia Recently, I was sworn in for my first term as your representative in Olympia. I know there are many challenges facing the Legislature this session,… READ MORE

E-Newsletter: Beginning my service to you in Olympia | January 21, 2017

Bringing our values to Olympia Recently, I was sworn in for my first term as your representative in Olympia. I know there are many challenges facing the Legislature this session,… READ MORE

Seattle Met op-ed: | January 9, 2017

Seattle Voters Send Unflappable Advocate for People Experiencing Homelessness to Olympia in 2017