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Washington moves to fight for balanced and competitive national US House maps | January 7, 2026
OLYMPIA – An amendment to the Washington State Constitution was prefiled on Tuesday that, if passed during the upcoming legislative session, would allow mid-cycle redistricting of the state’s congressional map…
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WORKING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN STATE–TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS | December 11, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, With the 2026 legislative session just around the corner, I want to share some of the work the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee has…
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SPECIAL STATE BUDGETS EDITION | August 28, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, With the legislative session well behind us, this is a good time to reflect on the investments we made this year in the…
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Blocking Unauthorized Militias from Entering WA | April 21, 2025
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1321 into law, reinforcing Washington’s authority over military presence within its borders. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the new law prohibits…
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NINE DAYS LEFT AND SO MUCH TO REPORT! | April 18, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, We are quickly approaching the finish line. From now until the end of session, we will be spending all our time briefing and passing bills. Budget…
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Trump is attacking Washingtonians’ voting rights. We must continue to expand them | April 8, 2025
The future of our democracy is at a crossroads. The right to vote, a fundamental pillar of our country, is under attack. While federal actions threaten to undermine fair elections,…
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Governor Signs Tyler’s Law to Restrict Lethal Substance Sales | April 7, 2025
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute House Bill 1209, known as Tyler’s Law, into law. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the legislation restricts the sale of highly…
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BILLS UPDATE, LATINO LEGISLATIVE DAY, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND MORE! | March 17, 2025
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week was the deadline for bills to pass out of their house of origin. Those that stalled are “dead,” or at least tabled until the…
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Blocking Unauthorized Militias from Entering WA | March 10, 2025
OLYMPIA – Washington is taking a stand to protect its sovereignty and public safety with House Bill 1321. Introduced by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), who also chairs the House State…
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ALL CUTS BUDGET SCENARIO, WORKING FAM. TAX CREDIT, MY BILLS, AND MORE! | February 26, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, We are almost halfway through the 2025 Legislative Session! The biggest issue before the Legislature is the state budget. You may have heard or read about…
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