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…
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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…
Budget Updates for Spokane, Stopping Catalytic Converter Theft, and School Meals Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week the House and Senate released their 2022 Supplemental Operating, Transportation, and Capital budgets. Please watch my video update below for more information on how…
Move Ahead Washington, Nurses and Counselors for Students, and Bill Update
Dear friends and neighbors, We are already over halfway done with this year’s legislative session. Last week, we introduced the Move Ahead Washington transportation package. As one of the lead…
House Approves Safe Staffing Standards for Hospitals
OLYMPIA – Legislation to create safe staffing standards for hospitals passed the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-43 vote today. HB 1868, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), would make…
Riccelli Bill to Expand Free School Meals to Thousands of Students Passes House with Bipartisan Support
Olympia – Legislation to expand the number of schools that offer free meals to all of their students passed the Washington House of Representatives today with a vote of 93-3….
Move Ahead WA Transportation Package Brings Big Benefits to Spokane Region
Package invests heavily in preservation and maintenance, bus rapid transit, and communities historically left out Olympia – Democrats introduced the Move Ahead WA transportation package at a press conference today….
Virtual Town Hall Video, Films in WA, and Video Update
Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who participated in the Virtual Town Hall last night. It is an honor to represent such an informed and passionate district. I…
Virtual Session, Supporting Healthcare Workers, School Lunches, and Virtual Town Hall
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2022 short legislative session has begun! With the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, the Washington House of Representatives will once again…
Child Nutrition, Promoting the Trades, and Exciting Developments at EWU
Dear friends and neighbors, I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with laughter, family, and delicious food. As we gear up for the legislative session, I wanted to share some of…