OLYMPIA – A smarter approach to addressing Washington’s housing shortage is possible thanks to HB 1491, or Transit Oriented Development, passing the Senate with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Rep. Julia…
Transit Oriented Development passes Senate
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Legislative update: Budget season & our next town hall
We’re entering the final stretch of session, which means budget negotiations are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Inflation and slow revenue growth have led to a significant budget shortfall,…
Rep. Reed: Improved passenger rail benefits Washington
OLYMPIA – Passenger rail is one step closer to seeing major improvements in Washington state with HB 1837 passing the House. Sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-Seattle) the bill establishes…
Legislative update: Status of my bills after policy cutoff
Dear friends & neighbors, We’ve reached a session milestone – policy cutoff! This means that some bills will be moving on towards final passage, while others return to the drawing…
Bill establishing Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program passes committee
Olympia— State Rep. Julia Reed (D- Seattle) continues her work with students and universities to expand friction-free pathways from high school to post secondary education for all Washingtonians. HB 1557,…
Legislative update: A week of hearings
Dear friends and neighbors, We just completed the third week of session! It was a busy one for me with three of my bills being heard in their respective committees,…
Legislative update: transportation and help us make Aurora Ave. safer
Dear Friends & Neighbors, The pageantry of the first week is over and now it’s all about substance. As I step into my new role of vice chair on the…
EYA Restrictions Lifted and Heading into 2025
Dear friends & neighbors, Things are different than when I began my first term two years ago. I first came to Olympia at time of hope and a clear vision…
Spring update from Rep. Reed
Dear friends & neighbors, As the warmer weather makes its’ way back to Washington State, I wanted to get in touch to recap successes from this past session and give…
Important crane safety updates signed into law
OLYMPIA—Five years after tragedy Washington finally has important safety updates for construction cranes as Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 2022 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-36), the…