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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes bill banning private prisons | February 23, 2021
(Versión en español más abajo) OLYMPIA—This morning, the House of Representatives said “no more” to abuses at private detention facilities in Washington state by passing House Bill 1090 with great…
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ICYMI: 21st LD Virtual Town Hall | February 20, 2021
In case you missed the February 17, 21st Legislative District Virtual Town Hal with Sen. Marko Liias, Reps. Lillian Ortiz-Self and Strom Peterson and featuring guest US Rep. Pramila Jayapal,…
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Ortiz Self on Cutoff Week | February 19, 2021
Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, talks about the cutoff process and explains that because the Legislature is on a 2-year cycle, all the bills that did not pass this year will…
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Newsletter: Town Hall TOMORROW! Also: Funding childcare and the wealth tax | February 16, 2021
I’d like to take this opportunity to remind you that your 21st Legislative District delegation is holding a virtual town hall Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. You’ll find…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 21st LD Lawmakers to host Virtual Town Hall | February 16, 2021
The 2021 legislative session is underway, and lawmakers have already approved $4 billion in COVID-19 economic relief for families and small businesses, with additional relief measures to follow. State legislators Sen….
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Ask LILLIAN 2: Waiving graduation requirements & banning private detention facilities | February 8, 2021
Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, responds to constituent emails on legislation she supported to help high school seniors graduate, and on her House Bill 1090 to ban private detention facilities in…
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Newsletter: TOWN HALL, Unemployment Insurance, $2.2B Bill, Celebrating Diversity, & Private Detention Centers | February 8, 2021
Dear friends and neighbors, Today we’re starting the fifth week of this 15-week legislative session. Time sure flies when you’re busy! Please mark your calendars for our 21st LD Virtual…
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Rep. Ortiz-Self on keeping families together and ensuring visitations take place | February 2, 2021
Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, talks about two of her bills: HB 1227, aimed at keeping families together, and HB 1194, concerning visitations.
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Ask LILLIAN 1: Early Action Plan | January 27, 2021
Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, 21st Legislative District, talks about the Early Action Plan included in HB 1367 and HB 1368, to take the first step toward Washington’s community and economic recovery.
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Rep. Ortiz-Self’s Newsletter: Leadership, Committees, Legislation, Vaccines and more! | January 23, 2021
Dear friends and neighbors, Legislative session began the second Monday of January, just like every year. And we all convened in Olympia, following all safety recommendations, wearing masks and keeping…
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