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• 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

• Rep. Ortiz-Selfs’ Legislative Update: House Capital Budget | April 6, 2017

  The House Capital Budget (HB 1075), which was released yesterday, invests more than $1 billion into building schools throughout the state, which, among other things, will help reduce class sizes…. READ MORE

• Ask Lillian: House Operating Budget Proposal / New Legislative Assistant | March 28, 2017

  Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) gives an overview of the House Operating Budget proposal released this week. For more detailed information, please read the House Democrats’ press release. She also introduces… READ MORE

• Ortiz-Selfs’ Legislative Update: Town Hall / Teacher Retention / Transportation Projects | March 21, 2017

  Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) does a short recap of the 21st district town hall held over the weekend, her work on an education task force to recruit and retain teachers,… READ MORE

• Ask Lillian: Levy Cliff / Education Plan / ST 3 & Tabs | March 20, 2017

  Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) responds to constituent emails on passage of the Levy Cliff fix bill, concerns about the Senate Education Plan, and the price of car tab renewal due… READ MORE

• Ortiz-Self Update: Saturday town hall / Levy Cliff / Business licenses / Healthy kids | March 15, 2017

  Governor signed Levy Cliff bill today House Democrats have been working hard to find a way to fully fund education. Solving this problem is one of our top priorities. The… READ MORE