Friends and neighbors, This legislative session was one for the history books. We took big steps toward making our tax code fairer for working families, responded to destructive and cruel federal actions,…
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Peterson bill setting statewide standards for emergency housing clears Senate.
OLYMPIA – The Senate passed legislation to encourage the siting of emergency shelters, transitional housing, emergency housing, and permanent supportive housing (also called STEP housing) on Wednesday. Unreasonable and restrictive standards imposed on the…
“All housing is housing.” Peterson bill setting statewide standards for STEP housing siting passes state house.
OLYMPIA – On Monday, the House of Representatives passed standards to encourage the siting of emergency shelters, transitional housing, emergency housing, and permanent supportive housing (STEP). Sponsored by Rep. Strom…
Here’s what you said in our survey and what we’re doing about federal overreach
Friends and Neighbors, We’ve officially made it halfway through the legislative session, and have recently passed some important deadlines: policy and fiscal cut off. That means bills that did not…
We’ve had some big housing wins. Here’s where we go next.
Friends and Neighbors, The 2026 Legislative Session is in full swing! These first two weeks have flown by. While we’ve been busy having public hearings on bills and working in our committees, we’ve also…
2025 SESSION REPORT TO THE 21st DISTRICT
Dear friends and neighbors, Our session report was mailed out last week, so it might already be in your mailbox. If not, and you’d like to read it, click here…
Major progress in solving the housing crisis and standing with our indigenous neighbors.
Friends and neighbors, The cost of living is a major challenge facing our families. Inflation caused by tariffs and other factors is hitting our bank accounts hard. A major driver…
Governor signs Peterson bill ending the use of ‘Prison Riot Offense’ in juvenile detention system.
OLYMPIA – Youth who have committed offenses enter the juvenile detention system, rather than adult incarceration to be rehabilitated. Yet, certain kids in Washington still face adult penalties for minor…
Fighting for rent stabilization and maintaining a commitment to our kids
Friends and Neighbors, We are days away from Sine Die, the last day of the session, on April 27. That means we are spending most of our time debating bills…
We’re addressing Washington’s housing crisis. Here’s how.
Friends and neighbors, We are rapidly moving toward Sine Die, the last day of session. That means we are in full-time floor action, debating bills and passing legislation. You can…