OLYMPIA –Rep. Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds) is continuing his fight against the opioid epidemic with proposed legislation (HB 1047) heard yesterday in the House Health Care & Wellness Committee. The hearing…
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Welcome to the 2017 Legislative Session
Standing up for our shared values during the 2017 Legislative Session Last Monday, I was sworn in to serve the constituents of the 21st district for my second term. I know that…
Peterson picked as vice chair of Environment and Capital Budget Committees
OLYMPIA – Continuing his focus on protecting Washington’s natural beauty and expanding jobs to middle class families, Rep. Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds) was elected by his colleagues in the Democratic majority…
Rep. Peterson bill to fight opioid addiction epidemic heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – Last night the Senate passed one of Rep. Strom Peterson’s (D – Edmonds) bills to combat the rising opioid and heroin abuse epidemic in Washington. Peterson’s bill (HB…
Two 21st Legislative District Town Halls this Saturday
Who: Lawmakers from the 21st Legislative District: Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, Rep. Strom Peterson, and Sen. Marko Liias. What: TWO Town Hall Meetings When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 Morning Town Hall:…
Rep. Peterson Rx monitoring program bill heads to Senate
OLYMPIA – Today the House passed one of Rep. Strom Peterson’s (D – Edmonds) bills to combat the rising opioid and heroin abuse epidemic in Washington. Peterson’s bill (HB 2730)…
House sends two environmental protection bills to Senate
OLYMPIA – The vote was almost unanimous to again send Rep. Strom Peterson’s (D – Edmonds) bill to protect honeybee colonies and preserve pollen-rich food sources. After months of working…
Unanimous vote out of House for Rep. Peterson petroleum storage bill
OLYMPIA – Today the House of Representatives unanimously passed Rep. Strom Peterson’s (D – Edmonds) bill to help provide funds for Washington business owners to replace outdated or leaking petroleum…
Media Advisory: 21st Legislative District telephone town hall
Who: Representatives Lillian Ortiz-Self and Strom Peterson What: Telephone town hall When: 6:05 to 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Where: 21st Legislative District Why: Reps. Lillian Ortiz-Self and Strom Peterson want to hear directly…
Rep. Peterson bill would give people access to new ‘abuse-proof’ opioids
OLYMPIA – Last night as President Obama talked about a bipartisan approach to curb the national heroin epidemic, Rep. Strom Peterson (D – Edmonds) introduced a bill to make opioid…