Dear friends and neighbors, This e-newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening in Olympia and how it might affect all our communities in northwest Washington. In this issue, I’ll discuss service and schedule reliability in our ferry…
Category: Alex Ramel
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session!
Dear friends and neighbors, January 9th kicked off the 105-day legislative session! Ahead of us is nearly four months of work that is critical to ensuring the health of our…
Macri, Ramel Introduce Stability Measures to Stop Excessive Rent Hikes
OLYMPIA – Democratic lawmakers are addressing the growing need for rent stability through a new pair of bills introduced today. Announced at a press briefing this morning, Rep. Nicole Macri…
We’re back! Summer highlights and where we’re headed next
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re back! Election year communications restrictions have now ended, so I’m finally able to resume sending out my regular e-newsletter again as we gear up for…
Session Wrap Up & How to Stay Connected
Friends, Even though the legislative session ended almost two months ago, it’s a busy time and we still have a lot to share! Response to Friday Harbor fire Last month,…
Upcoming 40th LD Virtual Town Hall
Dear friends and neighbors, I would like you to join me for an upcoming 40th legislative district virtual town hall! I’ll be joined by Rep. Debra Lekanoff and Sen. Liz…
Statement from Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, and Rep. Alex Ramel on the fire in downtown Friday Harbor
Senator Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), Representative Debra Lekanoff (D-Anacortes), and Representative Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham) released the following statement in response to the fire in downtown Friday Harbor: “We are saddened to…
Supplemental Budgets & Community Conversations
Dear friends and neighbors, With one week left in the 2022 legislative session, my colleagues and I will be spending most of our time on the House Floor as we…
Move Ahead WA
Dear friends and neighbors, With the next major legislative cutoff coming up this evening, my colleagues and I have been working through many long days and late nights to pass…
Ferry Priorities and Community Conversations
Friends and Neighbors, Although it feels like we just started, we’re over a third of the way through this year’s legislative session! We have plenty of work still ahead of…