Our community has been through so much in the last two years: a pandemic, historic floods, supply chain issues. This all hit us in our homes and hearts as we…
2022 End of Session Report
Category: Alicia Rule
Coffee chats next week!
Hello! I hope you all have been enjoying the beginnings of spring! Personally, it’s been a joy to see our communities beginning to bloom again with the flowers. Now, I’m…
Rule bills to support students signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed two bills by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) to help students succeed by getting more kids learning outside and supporting their physical and emotional…
Thank you
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s the Monday after sine die – which means the Legislature has just wrapped up a 60-day blitz of lawmaking. And let me tell you it…
Capital budget invests in Whatcom County with funding for flood response, smelter and local projects
OLYMPIA – Today, the final capital budget proposal was voted off the House floor. This state construction budget makes major investments statewide and includes millions of dollars in investments for…
Investments in our community // Town hall TONIGHT
Dear friends and neighbors, Today we announce some big proposed investments in Whatcom County. The funding for these projects still has to go through the negotiation process between the House…
Video Update: Rule on her bills that survived House of Origin Cutoff
Rep. Alicia Rule, D-Blaine, talks about a few of her bills that survived house of origin cutoff such as the outdoor learning grant program (HB 2078); increased physical, social, and…
Legislative updates – starting with aluminum smelter workers
Dear friends and neighbors, Sometimes it is our good work together, that makes the difference. When Intalco closed, I was devastated to see the number of families that lost good…
Rule bill to expand outdoor education clears House
OLYMPIA – Today, legislation by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) to expand outdoor school programs passed the Washington state House of Representatives 92-6. HB 2078 directs the Office of the Superintendent…
Rule bill to support youth mental and physical health clears House
Olympia – Today, the Washington state House of Representatives passed HB 1664 from Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine), to bring more counselors, nurses and social workers to schools. This bill was…