LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Preventing Harmful Disclosure of Intimate Images
OLYMPIA – Today, the House passed House Bill 1999, a piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding minors and individuals from the harmful dissemination of fabricated intimate images. The bill, which...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Empowering Crisis Responders, Supporting the 988 Lifeline, and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals
OLYMPIA – As the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline gains momentum, Washington State is taking a crucial step to support its success with House passage of House Bill 2088. Introduced...
Join Us for An Upcoming Town Hall
Friends and neighbors, We would like to invite you to a town hall on February 17, from 2 – 3 PM. We will discuss issues still in consideration after House...
Newsletter: Town Hall, Podcast, Update on Bills and Info for Visiting the Capitol
Dear friends and neighbors, Today is the 30th day of this 60-day legislative session. Last week was the first policy cutoff and yesterday was the fiscal cutoff. What this means...
Capitol Ideas Podcast: January 19, 2024
On January 19, I stopped by the Capitol Ideas studio and had a great conversation with the creator of this podcast, Dan Frizzell. We talked about the work we’ve done...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Orwall Bill Empowers Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault
OLYMPIA - A beacon of hope has risen for survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and gender-based violence on Washington’s college campuses. Today, the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee passed House Bill 2242. Introduced by Representative Tina Orwall (D-Des...
Newsletter: Survey Results, Video Update, MLK Day and more!
Dear friends and neighbors, Community engagement is vital for our democratic process. I always welcome input from people from diverse communities and with a wide range of lived experiences. That’s...
Elected officials, residents propose action to cut noise and air pollution near Sea-Tac Airport
OLYMPIA — Legislators, local elected officials, and community members gathered at a press conference Monday to demand economic and social justice for people living near Sea-Tac Airport. Speakers supported legislation (SB...
e-Invite: Hearings and Press Conference on legislation to mitigate adverse effects of airport activity
Dear friends and neighbors, While airports are an important part of Washington’s economy, they also have adverse environmental and health effects on those who live nearby. In King County, the...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference on reducing noise and air pollution near Sea-Tac Airport on Monday, Jan. 15
OLYMPIA — Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall, and constituents will hold an in-person press conference on Monday, Jan. 15, to discuss SB 5955 (HB 2103). The legislation addresses the...