Capital budget invests in keeping Washington great Every two years the state passes a construction budget, called the capital budget. As Vice Chair of the House Capital Budget Committee, I…
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E-newsletter: Putting ‘Families First’ and investing in Washington’s future
Putting ‘Families First’ and investing in Washington’s future This week, the House Democrats unveiled our budget plan to fully fund education, invest in a strong economy, and fund and improve…
Statewide drug take-back program can save lives: Everett Herald op-ed
[well type=””]Originally published in the Everett Herald. [/well] If you walked into your bathroom right now and opened your medicine cabinet, what would you find? If you are anything like me,…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 21st District Telephone Town Hall this Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 6 PM
Who: 21st Legislative District Delegation: State Senator Marko Liias, State Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, and State Representative Strom Peterson. What: Telephone town hall meeting. When: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, February…
E-newsletter: Levy Cliff, Childhood Hunger, Drug Take-Back
Urgent action needed on school funding! The House passed its first bill of the 2017 Legislative session on Monday – HB 1059. (Also known as the “Levy Cliff” bill.) Although it passed…
Peterson legislation provides safe disposal of prescription meds
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…
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:…