Friends and neighbors, Some of the most critical issues facing the legislature this session included funding for schools – especially special education – and responding to the fentanyl and opioid…
Category: Gerry Pollet
Legislative Update: The end of session, concerns about initiatives and getting lead out of cookware.
Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is drawing to a close tomorrow. We have taken action on numerous important issues, including housing, the fentanyl and opioid crisis, climate change,…
Pollet bill reducing lead in cookware heading to the governor’s desk.
OLYMPIA – Lead causes serious social-emotional, developmental and cognitive harm in children. It also damages the emotional, cognitive and medical health of adults. House Bill 1551, sponsored by Rep. Gerry…
Pollet bill to reduce lead in cookware heads to the Senate
OLYMPIA – Lead has been shown to harm the cognitive, social-emotional and physical development of children. It can also harm the emotional, cognitive and medical health of adults. There are…
In The News: Pair of proposed bills would offer free community college to eligible Washington students
“Washington ranks among the lowest states in the country in terms of the number of residents who apply for federal student aid to fund a postsecondary education. And community colleges…
Legislative Update: Stay Involved in 2024, Important Resources, & Town Hall TONIGHT!
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is just mere days away. Last month, I convened with my colleagues in Olympia for Committee Assembly Days, a crucial pre-session time…
Comment on a lid over I-5 in U District plus Neighborhood Safety
Friends and neighbors, Last month, I met with Mayor Bruce Harrell’s public safety team and local business owners who have been victims of crime. It was important to listen to…
Recognizing Tribal Sovereignty & Our Partners in Governance
Friends and neighbors, With October nearly over, we are only 10 short weeks away from the 2024 legislative session! November is American Indian Heritage Month. In this email, I would…
Helping our neighbors with substance use disorder
Friends and neighbors, We all want communities that are safe, vibrant, and supportive as we raise kids, pursue careers, or grow old. Unfortunately, people and communities across the state, and…
Addressing Climate Change and Planning for the 2024 Legislative Session
Friends and neighbors, With August upon us, I wanted to continue to give you updates on legislative successes this year, give you a preview of legislation I am working on…