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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…