Friends and neighbors, There’s no denying that things are tough right now. Tough for families, for kids, for healthcare workers, for small business owners, for everyone just trying to get…
Session is here and there’s a lot to do!
Category: Alicia Rule
Paul and Rule introduce one-time sales tax holiday to ‘shop local and save’
OLYMPIA—Whether your kids need back-to-school clothes or you need a new dishwasher, a proposed law would exempt such purchases from sales taxes for three days in September. “This is about helping our friends, neighbors, and…
Ask ALICIA 1: Children’s Mental Health
Rep. Alicia Rule, D-Blaine, introduces her new series and talks about the importance of access to mental health for children and youth, especially during this pandemic.
Letter urging collaborative and bold action on flood risk
Flooding resources overview // Visión general de recursos de inundación
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we write, there is another round of heavy rain headed our way this week while we are still cleaning up from the last flood. Resources…
Stay safe out there
Dear friends and neighbors, Floodwaters are cresting but conditions will remain challenging for a few days. Please do not drive through standing water or ignore road closed signs. Yesterday there…
Why is nobody talking about this?
Neighbors and friends, I’ve been a mental health professional for many years and I’ve never seen children’s mental health this bad. Friends have called me, sometimes in the middle of night, to ask if they’re…
Help for small businesses and foster care alumni
Friends and neighbors, As we near the end of summer, I wanted to share a few key resources. Our community is still experiencing the shockwaves of the pandemic, and my…
Sharing resources and listening to you
Friends and neighbors, With the pandemic continuing to affect our communities, this month’s newsletter is all about sharing resources for families, renters, small business owners and others. But first, I…
Town hall Friday in Point Roberts
Friends and neighbors, I hope you had a safe (and fun) Fourth of July weekend. Though we still have a long way to go before our communities recover from the…