Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session adjourned in March. We successfully enacted 373 bills, with an impressive 297 of those bills receiving significant bipartisan support. These efforts emphasized…
Category: Alex Ramel
Week 7 Update: Proposed Budgets & the Boldt Decision
Dear friends and neighbors, As we close out week seven of the 2024 legislative session, there is a lot of exciting news to share. The House Appropriations, Capital Budget, and…
Upcoming Townhall, Rent Stabilization, & Securing A Healthy Future
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re past the halfway mark in this short legislative session and I’m still excited and proud of the progress being made on the issues that matter…
Ramel Bill Clears Obstacles for Exploring Thermal Energy Networks
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives took an important leap towards a just transition to clean energy with the passage of House Bill 2131 yesterday. Introduced by Rep. Alex Ramel…
Join us for a telephone town hall on February 21
Friends and neighbors, We want to invite you to a telephone town hall with us Wednesday, February 21st beginning at 6:30. We will discuss issues still in consideration after House…
House Passes Bill Simplifying Access to Energy-Efficient Building Upgrades
OLYMPIA – Washingtonians looking to electrify, decarbonize or improve their home or business’s energy efficiency have a lot of options – federal, state, energy utilities and many cities all offer…
Decarbonizing Holistically
Dear friends and neighbors, We are now three weeks into this year’s 60-day legislative session, and I am excited to share some updates on projects I’m working on and resources…
Rent Stabilization – The Plan For 2024
Dear neighbors, Sky rocketing rents have a devastating effect on communities. I talk to so many renters who are drowning in rising costs, barely keeping their heads above water. Last…
Welcome to the 2024 Legislative Session: Protecting Tenants, Ferries & Other Priorities
Dear neighbors, It’s with excitement and sincere honor that I welcome you to the 2024 legislative session. Commencing on January 8th, your legislature is embarking on a 60-day journey to…
Reducing Incarceration & Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis
Dear neighbors, Access to adequate treatment and supportive services to manage mental health and substance abuse can lead to better overall health outcomes and a restored quality of life. The…