Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, a draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade became public. While this is not a final draft, it is an extremely troubling possibility….
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2022 Legislative Health and Wellness Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This session, I was particularly focused on ensuring access to affordable health care for all. We passed laws to expand access to free or reduced-cost health…
Earth Day, Eagle Station Opening, and Vehicles to Fight Wildfires
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy belated Earth Day! Last Friday, I joined the Spokane Earth Day Climate March to join with our neighbors and demand urgent action in combatting the…
Bills Passed, Work Ahead, and Virtual Town Hall Video
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who attended the post-session 3rd district virtual town hall. As usual 3rd district residents came prepared with thoughtful and insightful questions. A…
3rd LD Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow: Now at 7:00 PM
Join me and my seatmates tomorrow, Thursday, March 24th for a Virtual Town Hall. The town hall will be streamed live on my legislative Facebook page at 7:00 PM. Please note the…
Sine Die, Budget Investments in Spokane, and Virtual Town Hall
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2022 legislative session is adjourned. I was thrilled to get to finally make it over to Olympia for the last week of the session. This…
Statement from Rep. Marcus Riccelli on US Senate Passage of the Sunshine Protection Act
SPOKANE – Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), released the following statement regarding the US Senate’s unanimous passage of the Sunshine Protection Act. “Thank you to Sen. Patty Murray for sponsoring and…
Bill to Increase Incentives for Motion Pictures to Film in Washington Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Legislation to increase funding for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (MPCP) run by Washington Filmworks passed the Legislature today. HB 1914, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, increases…
Governor Signs Riccelli Bill to Expand Free School Meals to Thousands of Students
Olympia – Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation to expand the number of schools that offer free meals to all of their students today. Sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), House…
Statement from Rep. Marcus Riccelli on House passage of HB 2124 legislative staff collective bargaining bill
OLYMPIA — Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) issued the following statement upon passage of HB 2124, the Legislative Staff Collective Bargaining legislation. “It is a benefit to all when people join…