Who: 46th Legislative District delegation – Sen. Javier Valdez, Reps. Gerry Pollet and Darya Farivar. What: Virtual Town Hall Meeting. When: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023. How:…
Category: News
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Participating in the legislative process, my priorities and the page program
Friends and neighbors, The legislative session started on January 9th and we have some important work ahead of us. I will be working with my colleagues on several important pieces…
FDA proposing ban on menthol tobacco and what Washington needs going forward
Friends and Neighbors, Since joining the legislature, I have been proud of my work preventing a new generation of our youth from being addicted to nicotine through e-cigarettes, vaping and…
In the news: Supreme Court nuclear fight at odds with ‘Cancer Moonshot’
Hanford cleanup workers’ access to workers compensation for cancer and beryllium disease is being challenged at the US Supreme Court by the Biden Administration’s US Department of Energy. Read an…
Protecting our children’s health at schools in 2022
Dear neighbors, As a parent and UW School of Public Health faculty member, I spent years working to protect our children’s health, especially at school, and working to fully fund…
You’re invited! Please join our 46th District town hall meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4
Dear neighbors, The 2022 Legislative Session starts on Monday, January 10. As chairs of the committees on State Government and Tribal Affairs (Rep. Valdez) and Local Government (Rep Pollet), we…
Breaking news on vaccinations and COVID relief
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast in Olympia right now. This is a quick update on four items that are of huge interest to all of our families and communities: New…
House passes Pollet bill to protect students from lead in drinking water
OLYMPIA—On Wednesday, February 19, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that will protect Washington school children from lead in drinking water. House Bill 1860, sponsored by Rep. Gerry…
Free college in Washington state? Rep. Pollet’s “Washington Promise” Bill (HB 1123)
OLYMPIA – Under the new “Washington Promise” legislation introduced by Rep. Gerry Pollet, HB 1123, every low- and middle-income student in Washington would be assured the opportunity to attend college…
Disability Rights Groups Say State’s Education Funding Plan Shortchanges Special Ed
From KNKX.com – Groups that advocate for kids with disabilities are weighing in on the state’s education funding plan passed by lawmakers in June. They have submitted a friend-of-the-court brief…