Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is drawing to a close on Thursday. This year, we have covered a number of important issues, including housing, the fentanyl and opioid…
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Poverty reduction and housing investments in the supplemental budgets
Friends and neighbors, Coming in to this legislative session, one of my top priorities was to support families with low incomes. I sought to do this through various avenues which…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Reps. Ortiz-Self & Peterson + Sen. Liias to Hold Feb. 17 Town Hall
Please join your lawmakers from the 21st Legislative District for a town hall meeting from 10-11:30 AM on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Kamiak High School in Mukilteo. This is…
The need for rent stabilization now.
Friends and neighbors, This week I want to update you on my bills which are still alive this legislative session, talk about why we need to move on rent stabilization this…
Continuing to turn the tide on the housing crisis.
Friends and neighbors, For the last few sessions, I have spoken extensively on how the housing crisis is affecting all parts of Washington. Residents in every corner of our state…
Week 10: Curbing Gun Violence & An Upcoming Townhall
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last time I wrote, we were voting for bills on the House floor. March 8th marked the House of Origin Cutoff in Olympia, which means…
Legislative Update: Housing and participating in the legislative process
Friends and neighbors, The 2023 legislative session started on January 9th. Some of you may be interested in participating in the legislative process. There are several ways to stay informed…
Updates from the virtual House floor
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s been another busy week in the legislature now that we have transitioned from hearing public testimony and considering House bills in committee meetings, to passing…
Remote session, police accountability, COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2021 legislative session is off and running, and just like many aspects of our lives lately, we’re doing things a little differently. This year, we’re…
In this Together
Friends and neighbors, We are going through a difficult time right now. Our friends and neighbors are at risk and our economy has been drastically affected by the COVID-19 Crisis….