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Ask Lillian: Promoting preapprenticeship opportunities | January 23, 2018

Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukuilteo, talks about her bill (HB 2685) to promote preapprenticeship opportunities for high school students who are not planning to attend a 4-year college.

Millions in construction budget for projects in the 21st Legislative District | January 18, 2018

OLYMPIA—Earlier this evening, the House of Representatives passed the $4.18 billion-investment capital budget on a 95-1 vote. SB 6090 includes a record $1 billion to build new public schools, necessary… READ MORE

Rep. Ortiz-Self’s Video Update: Education / Capital Budget / Mental Health | January 17, 2018

Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, talks about the next step in education funding to comply with the court’s mandate, says that an agreement on Capital Budget has been reached and it… READ MORE

Rep. Ortiz-Self’s Legislative Update: 2018 Priorities / Voting Rights Act / Education Funding / Tackling Carbon Pollution | January 16, 2018

2018 Priorities At the start of another session I am reminded of the work we accomplished in the last few years, including significant dollars to fund basic education, expanding and… READ MORE

Ask Lillian: Fair Chance Act | January 11, 2018

Information on Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria’s devastating effects | October 18, 2017

I cannot share links to donating sites and fundraising events because the legislative ethics rules do not allow use of state resources for private gain, including non-profit organizations. However, if… READ MORE

Rep. Ortiz-Self’s Legislative Update: Operating Budget | July 7, 2017

Dear neighbors, As you may have heard, last week the state legislature finally passed a budget, which averted a government shutdown. This budget vote was one of the hardest decisions… READ MORE

Snohomish kids get less and homeowners pay more under Senate Republican education funding plan | May 18, 2017

Democratic plan a clear win-win for students, middle class families, and small businesses OLYMPIA – Most areas of the state could see a sharp property tax increase under the Senate… READ MORE

Governor signs bill to expand dual language programs in Washington | May 8, 2017

This morning, at Evergreen High School, in Highland, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1445 into law. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self will expand dual language programming in… READ MORE

Washington moves forward to expand dual language programs | April 18, 2017

OLYMPIA—This afternoon, the Legislature passed House Bill 1445, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), designed to expand dual language programming in Washington state. This legislation aims to grow dual language programs that… READ MORE