OLYMPIA – Youth who have committed offenses are rehabilitated in the juvenile detention system, rather than adult incarceration. Yet, certain kids in Washington still face adult consequences for minor dustups…
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Senate passes Peterson bill to help courts provide interpreter services and improve access to justice.
OLYMPIA – Court proceedings can confuse anyone who doesn’t have a law degree. This is especially true for Washington residents who have limited English language skills. The Washington State Senate…
You’re Invited: 21st LD Telephone Town Hall This Thursday!
Who: Sen. Marko Liias, Reps. Lillian Ortiz-Self & Strom Peterson, and residents of the district! What: Telephone Town Hall When: March 26th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM Where: By phone –…
You’re Invited: 21st LD Community Town Hall
Who: 21st Legislative District delegation – Sen. Marko Liias, Reps. Lillian Ortiz-Self and Strom Peterson, and residents of the district! What: Community Town Hall When: March 15th, 10-11 AM Where:…
Equal access to justice: Peterson bill helps courts provide interpreter services
OLYMPIA – Court proceedings can be confusing for everyone but can be even more onerous for Washington residents who have limited fluency in English. Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, is working to…
Legislative Update: Policy Cutoff Edition
Friends and neighbors, We’ve hit the second deadline of the 2025 legislative session – house of origin fiscal cutoff. This means that legislation must have advanced out of both policy…
Getting session started and ending deceptive police interrogations.
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 …
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…