Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s been a great summer so far, with lots of visits with local constituents, progress on Spokane projects, and just spending time in the community. I…
Category: Marcus Riccelli
Updates on the North Spokane Corridor and My Work to Connect Waikiki Springs and Riverside State Park
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As summer begins, I’m excited to be back in Spokane and spending time in our local community. In the coming weeks, you’ll see a short newsletter…
Dental Therapy Bill Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – More rural and underserved communities will have access to preventive dental care soon, thanks to a bill signed into law by the governor today. HB 1678 allows dental…
Expanded Free School Meals Signed into Law
OLYMPIA – 90,000 more students will have access to free school meals thanks to a new law approved by Gov. Inslee today. The bill, HB 1238, was sponsored by Rep….
Construction Workforce Expanding Under Riccelli Apprenticeship Bill
OLYMPIA – Under legislation sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), the skilled trade workforce should expand due to new requirements to include more apprentices on municipal public works contracts. Passed…
Riccelli’s Expanded Free School Meals Bill Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – After the House accepted amendments from the Senate, the Legislature has approved Rep. Marcus Riccelli’s (D-Spokane) HB 1238 to expand the state’s free school meals program. Under the…
Legislature Approves Reproductive Care Provider Protections
OLYMPIA – Reproductive and gender-affirming care providers have a new layer of protection under new legislation approved by the Legislature this year. Sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), HB 1340…
Dental Therapy Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – All health starts with oral health, according to Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane). In his first year as chair of the House Health Care & Wellness Committee, Riccelli championed…
Local projects, budget highlights, and a bill update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2023 Legislative Session is nearly over, with less than 3 weeks before we adjourn. It has been a busy year, with a lot of work…
Rep. Riccelli statement on the passing of Rich Hadley
OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) released the following statement: “I’m saddened to hear of the passing of a dedicated community servant, Rich Hadley. Rich continuously brought business leaders, policy…