Dear friends and neighbors, After two remote legislative sessions, we were back in Olympia in 2023 to address the issues that matter most. We heard from the community and worked…
July Legislative Update
Category: Alex Ramel
Governor Signs Bill Improving Building Energy Systems
OLYMPIA – Buildings remain the most rapidly growing source of greenhouse gas emissions according to the Department of Commerce and account for 27% of statewide emissions. Yesterday, Governor Inslee was…
1 Day to Sine-Die
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…
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…