OLYMPIA – At the close of week seven of legislative session, and on the heels of fiscal committee cutoff, Representative Leavitt, D-University Place, is proud to share the passage of…
Representative Mari Leavitt Passes Four Bills to Senate
Thursday, February 23
WA Senate passes bill prohibiting some employers from discriminating against cannabis users Some employers in Washington state would no longer be allowed to discriminate against applicants for their cannabis use…
Wednesday, February 22
Washington among 20 states that have joined the new Reproductive Freedom Alliance On Tuesday, governors in 20 states, including Washington, announced the launch of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a non-partisan…
Tuesday, February 21
Editorial: Cap on rent increases can keep more in homes In a fair rental market with ample housing for all who need it, that market would be strong enough to…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Riparian habitat legislation passes Ag committee, now includes $200 million in requested funding
The bipartisan salmon riparian habitat legislation, House Bill 1720, has taken two more steps toward the governor’s desk. On Friday, the bill unanimously passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee….