Dear Friends and Neighbors, For the first time ever, Spokane County will go through a redistricting process at the county level in preparation for a switch to a district-based system…
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Riccelli Bill to Give Spokane a Seat at the Spokane Regional Emergency Center Table Passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill to require Spokane County and the City of Spokane to sign an interlocal agreement regarding the collaborative operation of a regional communications system and distribution of…
Riccelli Bill to Expand Access to Audio-Only Telehealth Passes House
OLYMPIA – The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the necessary and rapid expansion of telehealth. Telehealth is a safe and easy way for people to get medical advice without risking…
Constituent Questions, Funding Local Projects, and Promoting Living Wage Jobs Through Apprenticeships
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Every day, I hear from constituents just like you. These questions and comments are a vital part of the work I do in Olympia, representing you…
Early Action COVID Relief, Public Health Bills, and Thank You
Step One for Washington’s Community and Economic Recovery Yesterday, House Democrats passed the first step in the House and Senate plan for Washington’s community and economic recovery, starting with the…
Media Advisory: 3rd Legislative District to Host Virtual Town Hall
WHO: State Sen. Andy Billig and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli WHAT: Virtual town hall with 3rd District residents WHEN: Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Streamed live on the House Democratic Caucus’ social media pages: Facebook: facebook.com/WAHouseDems Twitter: twitter.com/wahousedems YouTube: youtube.com/WAHouseDems The lawmakers will talk about their legislative…
House Democrats unveil $26 billion transportation package
OLYMPIA—Democratic lawmakers held nearly 90 listening sessions across the state about transportation needs before developing a proposal that would invest $26 billion in transportation over the next 16 years. “Our…
2021 Legislative Session, Transportation Package, and Virtual Town Hall
The 2021 legislative session has begun! This year’s session will look much different than in previous years. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is still rampant. While I have great hopes for…
Happy New Year and Improving Public Health in Washington
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! It’s an honor to once again represent the 3rd Legislative District – the heartbeat of the Inland Northwest – in the state Legislature….
Rep. Riccelli statement on Federal Support for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Statement from Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, on Federal Support for Permanent Daylight Saving Time May 10, 2019 This session, the Washington State Legislature finally took a major step in moving…