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…
Upcoming Townhall, Rent Stabilization, & Securing A Healthy Future
Category: Email Updates
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…
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…
Gov. Inslee visits the 40th, reducing building emissions, & funding for local community projects
Dear neighbors, I’ve had the pleasure to spend much of the summer visiting with people in our community and around Washington. I am grateful to the advocates and leaders who…
It’s Time to Act on Rent Stabilization
Friends and neighbors, Last year, we made a push for rent stabilization to protect tenants from drastic and unsustainable rent increases. I was disappointed that rent stabilization fell short. Since…
The Road to Ferry Reliability
Dear neighbors, As summer comes to an end, I have been out in our community listening to you on issues such as ferry reliability, rent stabilization, and addressing the climate…
State legislator: Big Oil, not cap and trade, is gouging your wallet
Consumers should know the whole story By Representative Alex Ramel Over the last few weeks, the public has become increasingly besieged by a public relations campaign focusing its attention on…