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My last message to you – until next year! | April 30, 2024

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This will be my final email to you until next year. That’s because, during an election year, there are certain restrictions on my communications to prevent… READ MORE

End of Session Update from Rep. Marcus Riccelli | April 26, 2024

Riccelli Bill to Expand Health Care Access Signed Into Law | March 13, 2024

OLYMPIA – Rural communities may soon have more access to health care, thanks to a law signed by the governor. The bill, HB 2041, was another key piece of legislation… READ MORE

Riccelli Bill to Expand Preventive Services Passes Senate | February 27, 2024

OLYMPIA – Washington continues to lead the way in ensuring preventive services are covered by health care plans in the state, an expansion of services covered under the Affordable Care… READ MORE

Budgets are out, an update on my bills, and a recap of our town hall! | February 24, 2024

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislative Session ends in just two weeks, and we’ve just hit another crucial deadline – Opposite House Policy Cutoff. This is the day when all… READ MORE

Watch Our Virtual Town Hall – February 20, 2024 | January 29, 2024

We hope you’ll join us for a Virtual Town Hall on one of our social media channels below. We’ll go live at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. You… READ MORE

Constituent and Group Visits, An Update on Sponsored Bills, and A Follow Up to our Telephone Town Hall | January 26, 2024

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s the third week of session and we’re already more than 25 percent done! With the pace of the short, 60-day session, it can often feel… READ MORE

Riccelli’s universal free school meals bill approved by Education Committee | January 18, 2024

OLYMPIA – Hungry kids can’t focus on learning with empty stomachs. If they can’t focus, they can’t learn. Throughout the years, Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) has led the charge to… READ MORE

Telephone Town Hall Next Week, Free School Meals, Open Enrollment Closes Next Week | January 12, 2024

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s the first week of session and we’re already hard at work. I’ve chaired three meetings of the Health Care Committee, where we heard testimony on… READ MORE

Ending the Year with Meetings, Celebrating Successes, and Last Call to Share Your Experience with Medical Debt | December 22, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s that time of year when I start thinking about my return to Olympia next month and the short, 60-day session lawmakers have in front of… READ MORE

Visiting Washington Communities, A Survey on Medical Debt, and Page Applications! | November 14, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Once again we have made the twice-yearly change to our clocks. You’ll remember that I passed a law to keep us on permanent Daylight Savings Time,… READ MORE

The future of affordable health care and a thank you for attending our mobile offices! | October 2, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s officially autumn and we’re starting to see weather turning colder, leaves changing colors, and schedules changing from summer camps and activities to school drop-offs and… READ MORE

Projects moving forward, reminders for state Medicaid participants, and our mobile office hours | July 25, 2023

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… READ MORE

Updates on the North Spokane Corridor and My Work to Connect Waikiki Springs and Riverside State Park | June 22, 2023

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… READ MORE

Dental Therapy Bill Signed by Governor | May 15, 2023

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… READ MORE

Expanded Free School Meals Signed into Law | May 9, 2023

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…. READ MORE

Construction Workforce Expanding Under Riccelli Apprenticeship Bill | April 21, 2023

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… READ MORE

Riccelli’s Expanded Free School Meals Bill Passes Legislature | April 18, 2023

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… READ MORE

Legislature Approves Reproductive Care Provider Protections | April 14, 2023

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… READ MORE

Dental Therapy Passes Legislature | April 12, 2023

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… READ MORE

Local projects, budget highlights, and a bill update | April 7, 2023

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… READ MORE

Rep. Riccelli statement on the passing of Rich Hadley | March 21, 2023

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… READ MORE

Honoring the past, apply for a working families tax credit, and town hall questions | March 21, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Session is now 2/3rd of the way done, but there’s still a lot of work to complete. As chair of the Health Care & Wellness Committee,… READ MORE

Town Hall this Saturday at 10:30 AM and an update on bills | March 7, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are already halfway through the legislative session and I’m excited for our upcoming town hall this Saturday, March 11 at 10:30 AM. We’ll be meeting… READ MORE

Riccelli Dental Health Care Bills Pass House | March 7, 2023

OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), chair of the Health Care & Wellness Committee, saw two of his dental care bills pass out of the House prior to the crucial… READ MORE

Expanded Free School Meals Bill Passes House | March 3, 2023

OLYMPIA – Over 90,000 students would get access to free school meals under the amended proposal from Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) passed by the House today. HB 1238 as amended… READ MORE

House Passes Riccelli Bill to Protect Reproductive Care Providers | February 28, 2023

OLYMPIA – In a 57-40 vote, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill to ensure health providers can’t be disciplined for providing legal reproductive health services or gender affirming… READ MORE

Food, workforce, and a page spotlight | February 26, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Friday was Fiscal Committee Cutoff, which means that bills needed to advance out of one of the fiscal committees (Appropriations, Capital, Transportation, or Finance) to be… READ MORE

All health starts with oral health & addressing our workforce needs | February 9, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last few weeks have been very busy in the Health Care & Wellness Committee, with hearings on bills ranging from telemedicine to health care affordability…. READ MORE

RADIO: Pending legislation would provide free school meals for all public K-12 students in Washington schools | February 6, 2023

RICCELLI: “We need to be a hunger-free Washington, particularly for our children. This is one of the biggest steps, I think, we can take toward doing that.” [:07] That’s Representative… READ MORE

Free School Meals Gets a Hearing, Reproductive Care Protected in the Legislature, Page Applications Open! | January 26, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who attended our 3rd district telephone town hall last Tuesday, January 17. The questions were thorough and well-informed, and I enjoyed having… READ MORE

3rd LD Telephone Town Hall this Tuesday at 6:30 PM | January 16, 2023

My first town hall of the year will be via telephone, this coming Tuesday, January 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. I’ll be joined with Sen. Andy Billig and… READ MORE

Reproductive Care Provider Licenses Protected Under New Bill | January 13, 2023

OLYMPIA – While other states are passing laws to severely restrict abortion access, Washington lawmakers are introducing a bevy of new bills to ensure reproductive care is protected for anyone… READ MORE

Riccelli, Nobles Introduce Free School Meals Bill | January 11, 2023

OLYMPIA – All K-12 students in Washington state would have access to free breakfast and lunch under proposed legislation introduced today by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) and Rep. Marcus Riccelli… READ MORE

Billig, Ormsby and Riccelli: Pausing construction of the North Spokane Corridor Lacks Key Democratic Support | January 6, 2023

OLYMPIA — Spokane’s 3rd Legislative District delegation — Sen. Andy Billig and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli — issued the statement below following the proposed pause of the North… READ MORE

2023 Legislative Preview | January 5, 2023

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2023 Legislative Session starts Monday, and I am excited to jump back in and do good work for the people of Spokane. Below is an… READ MORE

Riccelli Named Chair of House Health Care & Wellness Committee | December 13, 2022

OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) was named chair of the House Health Care & Wellness Committee yesterday when Democrats, who hold the majority in the House of Representatives, approved… READ MORE

Women’s Rights, Solutions to Homelessness, and Election Year Activity Freeze | May 13, 2022

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…. READ MORE

2022 Legislative Health and Wellness Update | May 6, 2022

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… READ MORE

Earth Day, Eagle Station Opening, and Vehicles to Fight Wildfires | April 29, 2022

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… READ MORE

Bills Passed, Work Ahead, and Virtual Town Hall Video | April 5, 2022

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… READ MORE

3rd LD Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow: Now at 7:00 PM | March 23, 2022

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… READ MORE

Sine Die, Budget Investments in Spokane, and Virtual Town Hall | March 18, 2022

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… READ MORE

Statement from Rep. Marcus Riccelli on US Senate Passage of the Sunshine Protection Act | March 15, 2022

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… READ MORE

Bill to Increase Incentives for Motion Pictures to Film in Washington Passes Legislature | March 10, 2022

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… READ MORE

Governor Signs Riccelli Bill to Expand Free School Meals to Thousands of Students | March 4, 2022

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… READ MORE

Statement from Rep. Marcus Riccelli on House passage of HB 2124 legislative staff collective bargaining bill | March 1, 2022

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… READ MORE

Budget Updates for Spokane, Stopping Catalytic Converter Theft, and School Meals Update | February 28, 2022

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… READ MORE

Move Ahead Washington, Nurses and Counselors for Students, and Bill Update | February 17, 2022

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… READ MORE

Statement from Representative Marcus Riccelli on HB 1806 Extending collective bargaining rights to employees of the legislative branch of state government not moving forward before House of Origin Cutoff | February 16, 2022

“I care deeply for our legislature as an institution, and as a former State Senate and U.S. Senate staffer, I recognize the dedication and commitment of our staff. These professionals… READ MORE

House Approves Safe Staffing Standards for Hospitals | February 13, 2022

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… READ MORE

Riccelli Bill to Expand Free School Meals to Thousands of Students Passes House with Bipartisan Support | February 10, 2022

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…. READ MORE

Move Ahead WA Transportation Package Brings Big Benefits to Spokane Region | February 8, 2022

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…. READ MORE

Virtual Town Hall Video, Films in WA, and Video Update | February 2, 2022

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… READ MORE

Virtual Session, Supporting Healthcare Workers, School Lunches, and Virtual Town Hall | January 18, 2022

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… READ MORE

Child Nutrition, Promoting the Trades, and Exciting Developments at EWU | November 30, 2021

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… READ MORE

New Alternatives for Spokane, Early Learning and Child Development Centers, and Redistricting | October 15, 2021

Dear friends and neighbors, Over the last month I have had the pleasure of attending several ribbon cuttings for new facilities here in Spokane that I helped to secure significant… READ MORE

Out and about in the 3rd District | August 19, 2021

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you have been enjoying your summer. Legislative sessions in Olympia are short but intense, so interims are the very best time for me to get… READ MORE

Focus on Equality, Child Tax Credit, and Ashley’s House | June 30, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Focusing on Equality Happy Pride Month! June is always a month to celebrate how far the LGBTQ community has come and to remember how far we… READ MORE

Session Wrap-Up, Bills Passed, and Wins for Spokane | May 5, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The legislative session adjourned, Sine Die, on Sunday, April 25. The last few weeks were a sprint, but I am proud of what we were able… READ MORE

Governor Signs Riccelli Bill to Expand Access to Audio-Only Telehealth | May 4, 2021

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Gov. Inslee signed House Bill 1196, which expands access to telehealth by requiring insurance to reimburse audio-only telehealth. Last year the Legislature passed SB 5385, which required… READ MORE

Capital Budget Update, Improving Public Health Boards, and Vaccines! | April 21, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We have reached the final week of the legislative session! We will be working from now until Sunday, April 25th to wrap up this year’s legislative… READ MORE

Riccelli Bill to Balance and Improve Public Health Boards Passes Legislature, on its Way to Governor | April 15, 2021

OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives voted Thursday to concur to Senate amendments to House Bill 1152 by a vote of 60-37. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli… READ MORE

Session Update, Virtual Town Hall Video, and Capital Budget Wins for Spokane | April 2, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The legislative session is over three quarters of the way completed. Today was the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff. Starting this afternoon, we will be on… READ MORE

Strengthening Our Public Health System, Stimulus Checks, and #DitchtheSwitch | March 17, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This year we saw what happens when politics infect public health. We also saw the result of underfunding foundational public health. That is why I sponsored… READ MORE

Riccelli Statement on East Region Moving to Phase 3 on the Roadmap to Recovery | March 11, 2021

State Rep. Marcus Riccelli’s (D-Spokane) statement on the East Region moving to Phase 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery: I am very heartened to see Gov. Inslee move Spokane and… READ MORE

Riccelli Bill to Strengthen Washington’s Public Health System Passes State House | March 8, 2021

OLYMPIA – A bill to strengthen and significantly improve Washington’s foundational public health system passed the Washington House of Representatives today with a bipartisan vote. Originally requested by Gov. Jay… READ MORE

Redistricting Process, Improving Healthcare with Lessons from the Pandemic, and Fighting Wildfires | March 3, 2021

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… READ MORE

Riccelli Bill to Give Spokane a Seat at the Spokane Regional Emergency Center Table Passes House | March 1, 2021

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… READ MORE

Riccelli Bill to Expand Access to Audio-Only Telehealth Passes House | February 24, 2021

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… READ MORE

Constituent Questions, Funding Local Projects, and Promoting Living Wage Jobs Through Apprenticeships | February 17, 2021

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… READ MORE

Early Action COVID Relief, Public Health Bills, and Thank You | February 1, 2021

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… READ MORE

Media Advisory: 3rd Legislative District to Host Virtual Town Hall | January 22, 2021

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… READ MORE

House Democrats unveil $26 billion transportation package  | January 20, 2021

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… READ MORE

2021 Legislative Session, Transportation Package, and Virtual Town Hall | January 19, 2021

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… READ MORE

Happy New Year and Improving Public Health in Washington | December 28, 2020

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…. READ MORE

Riccelli to Sponsor Governor Request Bill on Improving Health Boards Across the State | December 17, 2020

OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcus Riccelli joined Governor Jay Inslee today during his press conference to roll out his 2021-23 budget proposal. Inslee also introduced a package of legislation aimed at… READ MORE

An update from Spokane: Election year “freeze” begins May 11 | May 5, 2020

Governor Inslee’s “Safe Start Washington” Plan Last week, the governor announced that a phased approach to re-opening our state would begin this week, the “Safe Start Washington” plan. There are… READ MORE

Winning the fight against COVID-19 | April 22, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Healthy is working. Together, as a community, we are flattening the curve. Social distancing yourself is a crucial piece of healing our community. Thank you, Spokane, for… READ MORE

2020 Legislative Session Recap & COVID-19 | March 23, 2020

The 2020 legislative session has officially come to a close. Though it’s just 60 days long, a lot can be achieved in a short session. Here’s a glimpse at some… READ MORE

Spokane Lawmakers Applaud Funds for Local Construction Projects | March 12, 2020

OLYMPIA – Spokane is getting a big boost for local construction projects from the state capital budget which passed the Legislature today. In it are projects championed by Reps. Marcus… READ MORE

A message on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus | March 2, 2020

Dear neighbors, Washington state is experiencing an increase in cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and it is anticipated that the virus will continue to spread. There have been six deaths… READ MORE

Riccelli Touts Passage of Priority Legislation from House | February 24, 2020

OLYMPIA – In the first six weeks of the 2020 Legislative Session, health care accessibility and affordability has been a top priority for Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, and state House… READ MORE

Town hall reminder, bills that passed the House, and what is “cutoff” anyway? | February 20, 2020

Town Hall Reminder: Join us on Saturday! A friendly reminder that our town hall is coming up soon and everyone is invited! It will be in Spokane on Saturday, February… READ MORE

Hunger-Free Schools Act to Feed Washington Students Passes House | February 17, 2020

OLYMPIA – For thousands of children, lack of nutritious meals at home and at school is a real consequence of poverty in Washington state. But thanks to new legislation passed… READ MORE

Rep. Riccelli to hold telephone town hall with Sen. Billig and Rep. Ormsby | January 28, 2020

Join me, along with Rep. Ormsby and Sen. Billig for an update on the 2020 legislative session TONIGHT! We will be taking questions during a live telephone town hall from… READ MORE

The 2020 legislative session begins | January 22, 2020

I am back in Olympia for the 2020 legislative session, representing Spokane’s 3rd Legislative District in the State House. It’s a quick, 60-day session with a lot of new ideas… READ MORE

Thanks for making the Student Mobile Office a success! | November 27, 2019

Thank you to everyone who came out for our student mobile office, and to Spokane Community College for allowing us to set up shop in the Lair Student Center and… READ MORE

A message from Marcus: Thanking our veterans; health care and dental access | November 1, 2019

Thanking our veterans all year long Honoring our veterans annually on November 11 is a tradition dating back to the Eisenhower administration. With courage and selflessness, vets have given their… READ MORE

A message from Marcus: Committee Assembly Days, Spokane investments, executive order on vaping | October 4, 2019

Thanks for stopping by our mobile office! Our most recent mobile office at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market was a great success. Thank you to everyone who came by! We asked… READ MORE

ICYMI: Spokane legislators, higher education leaders promote groundbreaking reforms to higher ed in Washington | September 25, 2019

Happening today: representatives of Spokane’s higher education community will join Sen. Andy Billig and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli to discuss the groundbreaking reforms and critical investments made to… READ MORE

Let’s talk! | September 18, 2019

This Friday, I am setting up a mobile office at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market. Alongside Sen. Billig and Rep. Ormsby, I invite you to drop in and let us know… READ MORE

Back to school | August 22, 2019

With summer winding down, back-to-school season is here once again. As the husband of a public school employee and father of two young kids, my household is busy preparing to… READ MORE

Reps. Riccelli, Volz respond to today’s court ruling in favor of Responsible Representation Act | August 16, 2019

State Reps. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) and Mike Volz (R-Spokane) released the following statements regarding today’s ruling by Spokane County Superior Court in favor of the Responsible Representation Act (SHB 2887),… READ MORE

Thank YOU for making the mobile office a success! | August 1, 2019

Dear friends and neighbors, Last week, I invited you to our mobile office and you showed up in impressive numbers. I asked Spokanites about the issues important to them, and… READ MORE

Moving Spokane forward | July 17, 2019

You are invited to our mobile office! Join me on Thursday, July 25 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. for a chance to speak one-on-one with your 3rd District state legislators…. READ MORE

Investing in medical education and Spokane’s future | June 13, 2019

Friends, On June 7, Governor Inslee and the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine celebrated with us the 20 extra student slots it will receive as a result of… READ MORE

2019 session bill round-up! | May 23, 2019

The 2019 legislative session has come to a close, and I am proud to share it was an exceptionally successful one. Every year, I work directly with constituents and stakeholders… READ MORE

Rep. Riccelli statement on Federal Support for Permanent Daylight Saving Time | May 10, 2019

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… READ MORE

Permanent daylight saving time measure signed by governor | May 8, 2019

OLYMPIA – With the stroke a pen, Washington state is telling Congress it wants to be on daylight saving time year-round. Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), sponsored HB 1196, which passed… READ MORE