Community Front and Center We are now past the halfway point of the sixty-day session, and deadlines are approaching in rapid succession. I have been working hard to ensure that smart…
An Update from Representative Marcus Riccelli
Category: Marcus Riccelli
Riccelli bill seeks to expand access to affordable health care
Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) has introduced legislation that would take the first-step towards implementing the Federal Basic Health Option in Washington, with the ultimate goal of providing low-cost health insurance…
An Update from Rep. Marcus Riccelli
It has been a busy start to the 60-day session. As Vice Chair of the Health Care & Wellness committee, I am doing my best to support infants, children and…
Riccelli bills promote healthy children and families
This week House committees heard testimony on three different pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) that target children’s health. “Healthy families are the cornerstone of thriving…
House passes Moter Voter for students by Rep. Bergquist
Here are highlights from today’s floor debate about House Bill 1279, which would allow high-school students to register to vote—using the successful Motor Voter program – when they apply for…
3rd LD lawmakers to host telephone town hall
Who: Senator Andy Billig and Representatives Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli (Spokane) What: Telephone town hall When: 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 Spokane residents should receive a call…
An Update from Representative Riccelli
The legislative session begins The 2014 Legislative Session is underway, and it is great to be back in Olympia. There have been some changes in my position here since last session….
Riccelli elected House Democratic Caucus Deputy Whip
This morning, Rep. Marcus Riccelli was elected Deputy Majority Whip by his Democratic caucus colleagues in the House of Representatives. The second-year lawmaker will assist both Democratic and Republican colleagues…
New online map provides transparency in capital, transportation spending
“Show me the money!” Residents across Washington can now see exactly where their tax dollars are being spent on capital and transportation projects. A new online map launched today by…
Rep. Riccelli challenges local reporter to join him in Bloomsday run
State Representative Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) has made a New Year’s resolution to sign up for the annual Bloomsday Run in an effort to promote healthier living, and is hoping to…