Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you for your understanding regarding the postponement of yesterday’s telephone town hall. I am pleased to announce that the event has been rescheduled for next…
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CANCELLED: Join Me for a Telephone Town Hall Next Wednesday
UPDATE 4/24/24: Unfortunately, I need to postpone my telephone town hall. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled event very soon! You can still submit your questions ahead of time in this survey! Dear…
Gov. Signs Mena Bill Strengthening International Partnerships
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed House Bill 2000 into law yesterday, positioning Washington for a brighter future in a globalized world. Recognizing the growing importance of international relations, Representative Sharlett…
29th District Update: Week Eight of the 2024 Legislative Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Leap Day! Since I last wrote, the House of Representatives has introduced three supplemental budgets for 2024: the capital/construction, transportation, and operating budgets. One of…
House Passes Bill Banning Hog-Tying by Law Enforcement
OLYMPIA – Recognizing the dangers of hog-tying, the Washington State House of Representatives took a significant step toward protecting lives and rebuilding trust with communities by passing Senate Bill 6009….
Senate Passes Mena Bill Establishing Pay Equity for All Protected Classes in Washington
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1905 today, aimed at leveling the playing field for workers across the state. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the bill…
29th District Update: Week Six of the 2024 Legislature
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Black History Month! As you know, Black history is American history. While we are impacted by the stories, culture, and contributions of Black Americans all…
Mena’s Bill Embraces Global Future For WA
OLYMPIA – Stuck in the 90s, Washington’s international relations framework hasn’t been updated in thirty-two years. Rep. Sharlett Mena’s (D-Tacoma) House Bill 2000 aims to modernize it, ensuring continued global…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Closing the Wage Gap for All Protected Classes in WA
OLYMPIA – Despite existing law, significant wage gaps continue to exist for women, women of intersectional identities, and individuals of various protected classes. These disparities are not only unfair, but…
29th District Update: Week Four of the 2024 Legislature
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we approach the half-way mark of the legislative session, I’d like to share an update on the meaningful work in Olympia to address the issues…