Dear friends & neighbors, We are almost halfway through our short, 60-day session. A large part of my focus this session involves helping Washington students build the future of their…
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Legislative Update: Easing the transition to post-secondary education
Dear friends & neighbors, We are now in our second week of the short 60-day session. I am thrilled to start this update with some good news, OSPI has just…
Legislative update: Keeping busy in the interim
Dear friends and neighbors, This interim, I got my first taste of what it means to be a “citizen legislator” as I worked hard to balance the demands on my…
Please join us for a Drop-in Town Hall June 29
We want to hear from you! Please drop-in and join Senator Noel Frame, Representative Liz Berry, and Representative Julia Reed for an informal and open discussion on the 2023 Legislative…
That’s a wrap on the 2023 legislation session! 🥳🎉
Dear friends and neighbors, Sunday officially marked the end of the 2023 legislative session and we want to highlight some of our biggest accomplishments of the last 105 days! Liz’s Legislative Wins! HB…
Legislative Update: Good news in the proposed house budget! 🎉🏠🌅🏫
Dear friends and neighbors, Spring is in the air and budget season has arrived! We are pleased to share some of our favorite things in the House’s Resilient Washington Operating…
House Passes Reed Bill to Preserve Community Arts Programs
OLYMPIA — Since the COVID-19 pandemic, community arts venues & cultural access programs have struggled to recover, threatening jobs, local economies, and the cultural identity of the state. Today, the…
Reed Bill to License Music Therapists Passes House
OLYMPIA — The Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1247 today to establish a new license for music therapists. Introduced by State Rep. Julia Reed (D-Seattle), the bill aims…
Everyone needs a home
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now five weeks into the 2023 legislative session and I know you’re all busy, so I wanted to take a moment to update you on…
Bipartisan legislation would spur development near transit centers
OLYMPIA – New legislation introduced in the Washington State Senate could create more opportunity for housing near transit centers, increasing the state’s supply of housing diversity while amplifying recent investments in…