Friends and neighbors, Last week kicked off the 2025 Legislative session. This year’s work will include combating the housing crisis, handling budget challenges, and many others. Ending deceptive police tactics …
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21st District Newsletter: WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND FOR THE 2025 SESSION?
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2025 Legislative Session is underway as of this past Monday and what better way to begin than learning what’s important to you? Democracy is about…
Election Year Restrictions, Housing Wins and the Work Continues.
Friends and neighbors Last session, the legislature made significant progress on increasing housing supply by expanding the use of familiar housing options like duplexes and townhomes (House Bill 1110 and…
BUDGETS REPORT to the 21st Legislative District
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is behind us and we are happy to report that we finished on time, with balanced budgets that support working families, and…
Octopuses in Washington to remain in their little hideaways beneath the waves, safe from farming.
OLYMPIA – Legislation preventing the farming of Octopus in Washington State has been signed by the governor. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, House Bill 1153 prohibits the farming of…
Legislative Update: Poverty reduction, housing progress, and last week of the legislative session.
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…
Peterson bills to help families with low incomes head to governor’s desk.
OLYMPIA – A pair of bills that will help families with low incomes find better financial stability are on the way to the governor. House Bills 2230 and 2007, sponsored…
House passes Peterson bills to help families with low incomes
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that will help families with low incomes find better financial stability. House Bills 2230 and 2007, sponsored by…
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…
House passes Peterson bill to ban Octopus farming in Washington.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation that will prevent the farming of Octopus in Washington State. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, House Bill 1153 passed…