Tomorrow marks the last day of session! Over the last 104 days, the legislature has passed a near record number of bills, with nearly 80% of them passing with broad…
1 Day to Sine-Die
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Following the Money: State Budget Update
Dear friends and neighbors, With two and a half weeks until the legislative session is scheduled to end, we are working to reconcile differences between the House and Senate proposed…
Week 11: Legislative Cutoff, Impactful Legislation, & Building Ferries Faster
Dear friends and neighbors, We are approaching the final stretch of legislative session. Ahead we have five weeks to finalize the state’s capital, operating, and transportation budgets, finish reviewing Senate…
40th District legislators issue statement on train derailment on the Swinomish Reservation
OLYMPIA – Today, Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Rep. Debra Lekanoff of the 40th Legislative District released the following statement in response to a train derailment on the…
An Inspirational Package of Legislation & Upcoming Town Hall
Dear friends and neighbors, March 8th marked the House of Origin Cutoff in Olympia, which means we’ve crossed the deadline for most bills to pass either the House or the…
Ramel Bills to Improve Building Energy Systems Pass House of Representatives
OLYMPIA — Two priority clean energy bills, sponsored by Representative Alex Ramel, D- Bellingham, addressing building energy use have passed the Washington State House of Representatives this week. “Each of…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 40th District in-person town hall on Mar. 18 at 11:00 a.m.
Who: 40th Legislative District delegation – Sen. Liz Lovelett, Reps. Debra Lekanoff and Alex Ramel. What: In-person town hall meeting. When: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023. …
‘It is simply unacceptable’: 40th district legislators issue statement on prolonged suspension of Anacortes to Sydney, BC ferry service.
OLYMPIA – Today, Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Rep. Debra Lekanoff of the 40th Legislative District released the following statement: “Today, the Washington State Ferry Service announced that…
Boosting Local Economies, Tax Justice for Seniors & Vets, Addressing the Climate Crisis, and An Upcoming Townhall!
Dear friends and neighbors, As February ends, here is a quick update on what’s happening in Olympia. In this issue, I’ll provide an exciting update on the first piece of legislation…
Tackling the Housing Crisis, Improving Building Efficiency, & Legislation to Keep An Eye On
Dear friends and neighbors, As February gets underway, here is a quick update on what’s happening in Olympia and how it affects our communities in northwest Washington. In this issue, I’ll provide an update on…