Friends and neighbors, Many of us remember the tragic incidents at an Anacortes petroleum refinery in 1998 that resulted in the death of six employees, and another devastating incident in…
Upcoming refinery worker safety meetings
Category: Email Updates
Working Together For Rent Stabilization
Dear friends, This interim, we will be focusing on efforts to protect tenants and provide an opportunity for you to voice how skyrocketing rent and housing costs have impacted our…
July Legislative Update
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…
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…
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…
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…